South Korea Trade Data
South Korea Import Export Data, South Korea Customs and Shipment Data
2025 South Korea Imports
2025 South Korea Exports
In 2025, South Korea recorded US$ 697.18B in exports and US$ 629.60B in imports, ranking 6th globally as an importer. The top import sources were China (22.4%), United States, and Japan, with leading import categories including Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes (HS 27, US$ 140.14B), Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles (HS 85), and Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS 84). Trade figures on this page are based on South Korea's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
South Korea Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 South Korea trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is South Korea's Top Import Product Sector based on South Korea trade data?
South Korea import data 2025 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (31.8%), based on verified South Korea trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2025, South Korea as a global importer, ranks at 6 / 11, with a total import value of US$ 629.60B.
Top 3 South Korea Import Product Sector 2025:
Machines
Imported at US$ 200.47B , accounting for 31.8% of total imports
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 161.78B , accounting for 25.7% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 52.19B , accounting for 8.3% of total imports
What are South Korea's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2025 vs 2024
Import trade declined by -0.3% , from US$ 631.73B to US$ 629.60B
2024 vs 2023
Import trade declined by -1.6% , from US$ 642.16B to US$ 631.73B
2023 vs 2022
Import trade declined by -12.2% , from US$ 731.36B to US$ 642.16B
2025 South Korea Imports
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What are South Korea top 3 import products by HS codes in 2025?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2025: HS 27 (US$ 140.14B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2025: HS 85 (US$ 125.79B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2025: HS 84 (US$ 74.68B)
Who are South Korea top 3 import trade partners in 2025?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2025: China (US$ 140.94B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2025: United States (US$ 73.04B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2025: Japan (US$ 48.87B)
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South Korea Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use South Korea customs data to track industrial shipments, component flows, and manufacturing demand?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, manufacturer-linked buyer, exporter, origin, and date range.
- Track how components, intermediate goods, and finished products move through South Korea's industrial trade network.
- Monitor repeat shipment patterns to understand supplier stability, sourcing depth, and downstream demand.
- Use customs data to detect supply chain shifts, product concentration, and manufacturing trade momentum.
**** ELECTRONICS PRIVATE LIMITED
B/L NO: WEXQ***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
HS Code: 85299090
Value of Goods: 180 USD Weight: 3 NOS
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B/L NO: KHO9***
Exporter: **** ELECTRONICS HCMC CE COMPLEX CO LTD
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South Korea Industrial Trade Insights & Market Analytics
How to use South Korea customs data to analyse sector performance, export competitiveness, and supply chain changes?
- Visualise import-export trends across electronics, machinery, automotive parts, materials, and other strategic sectors.
- Compare partner markets, suppliers, and buyers to identify trade concentration and dependency patterns.
- Detect changes in export destinations, sourcing structures, and high-value product categories over time.
- Turn trade records into industrial market intelligence for competitor benchmarking and strategic planning.
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South Korea Buyer-Supplier Intelligence for Manufacturing Trade
How to use South Korea customs data to find active manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, and export competitors?
- Identify active importers and exporters trading targeted industrial, technology, and consumer product lines.
- Discover which companies repeatedly ship specific products and how their trade footprint changes over time.
- Build lead lists based on real shipment activity instead of unverified company databases.
- Support sourcing, supplier discovery, and competitive account mapping with shipment-based business intelligence.
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Shipments
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Value of Goods
Weekly Increase + US$ 100,000.00
South Korea Import Export Trade Data Coverage
South Korea Import Data
How can South Korea import data help businesses identify active importers, industrial buyers, and component sourcing opportunities?
- Access detailed South Korea shipment records covering industrial goods, components, and manufacturing inputs.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.
- Identify active importers and industrial buyers operating in South Korea's manufacturing trade network.
- Discover component sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to industrial supply chains.
South Korea Export Data
How can South Korea export data help businesses identify international buyers and track manufacturing export competitiveness?
- Search by South Korea exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across industrial and technology product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to manufacturing and component exports.
- Identify new international buyers and export destinations for South Korea's industrial and finished goods.
- Analyse South Korea's export flow, sector competitiveness, and manufacturing trade patterns.
South Korea Trade Data Analytics
How can South Korea trade data analytics uncover industrial import-export trends, supply chain shifts, and manufacturing market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on South Korea historical trade records across electronics, machinery, automotive, and materials sectors.
- Track South Korea import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for industrial and component trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to manufacturing corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand supply chain direction and integration.
- Identify top-performing industrial markets and sourcing opportunities in South Korea.
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South Korea Shipping Data
South Korea Importers Database
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of South Korea in 2025?
On the export side, the leading export product is Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles (HS 85) with a total export value of US$ 224.38B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 697.18B. Key export categories also include Machines.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in South Korea. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name