As
per South Korea import data, South Korea, an Asian country imported goods worth
USD 634.5 billion in 2020. This recorded a decline of 12% compared to previous
year. Imports grew 35.6% year on year in September 2021.
The South Korea
import trade data shows that country ranks 4th in the world during 2020. The
value of merchandise imports to South Korea totalled $ 635
billion in 2020. Overall commodity imports to South Korea declined
by 11.8% compared to 2019. Merchandise imports decreased by $ 85 billion
the value of merchandise imports to South Korea was equal to $ 720 billion in
2019.
Given South Korea’s
population of 125.8 million people, value of South Korea’s imports in 2020
translated to roughly USD 5000 in yearly product demand from every person in
thickly populated Asian island country.
As per the South Korea import custom data the major imports were mineral fuels & oils, electrical machinery & equipment, machinery, pharma products and optical, photographic & medical equipment.
South
Korea import statistics data reveal South Korea’s top import sources are China,
United States, Australia, Taipei, Chinese, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.