In 2017, imports for Republic of Korea was 37.7 %. Though Republic of Korea imports fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 1998 - 2017 period ending at 37.7 % in 2017.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.Imports of goods and services consist of purchases, barter, or receipts of gifts or grants, of goods and services by residents from non-residents. The treatment of exports and imports in the System of National Accounts is generally identical with that in the balance of payments accounts as described in the Balance of Payments Manual.
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 37.7 | 6.38% |
| 2016 | 35.4 | -7.68% |
| 2015 | 38.4 | -14.76% |
| 2014 | 45.0 | -7.92% |
| 2013 | 48.9 | -8.68% |
| 2012 | 53.5 | -1.30% |
| 2011 | 54.3 | 17.34% |
| 2010 | 46.2 | 7.87% |
| 2009 | 42.9 | -14.23% |
| 2008 | 50.0 | 31.30% |
| 2007 | 38.1 | 4.60% |
| 2006 | 36.4 |