Merchandise exports by continent of destination in South Korea
South Korea: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 1.0% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in South Korea, 1961–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2014, merchandise exports by continent of destination in South Korea stood at 1.0%.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 66.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in South Korea peaked at 1.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1963.
South Korea ranks 17th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 27.4% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.94 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,422 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.93 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.87 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 185.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in South Korea?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in South Korea was 1.0% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.1% in 2012.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1963.
- How does South Korea rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- South Korea ranks 17th out of 191 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.