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Imports, exports, and trading partners.

Profile updated 2026-06-02

Trade at a glance

Imports, exports, and trading partners. Key figure for South Korea: $466,300,000,000 (USD)

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Trade overview

Exports

$466,300,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$417,900,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

Semiconductors, wireless telecommunications equipment, motor vehicles, computers, steel, ships, petrochemicals

Major Imports

machinery, electronics and electronic equipment, oil, steel, transport equipment, organic chemicals, plastics

Trading partners

Top Export Partners

US 20.4%, China 14.7%, Japan 9.4%, Hong Kong 6.3%, Taiwan 4.1%

Top Import Partners

Japan 19.6%, US 15.2%, China 11.4%, Saudi Arabia 5%

Partners (summary)

Export Partners

US 20.4%, China 14.7%, Japan 9.4%, Hong Kong 6.3%, Taiwan 4.1%

Import Partners

Japan 19.6%, US 15.2%, China 11.4%, Saudi Arabia 5%

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