Net trade in goods in South Korea
South Korea: Net trade in goods was 138.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in South Korea, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in South Korea is 138.07 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 24.5% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in South Korea peaked at 138.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, -17.35 billion BoP, current US$, in 1996.
South Korea ranks 5th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -477.00 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | -811.36 million BoP, current US$ | -6.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 120.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 138.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 2 Germany 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 Singapore 176.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Russia 117.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 Switzerland 109.21 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 8 Netherlands 87.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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 net trade in goods in South Korea?
- Net trade in goods in South Korea was 138.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 138.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.35 billion BoP, current US$ in 1996.
- How does South Korea rank for net trade in goods?
- South Korea ranks 5th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.