Agricultural raw materials imports in Korea
Korea: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Korea, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Korea is 0.9%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 41.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Korea peaked at 22.2% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2024.
That places Korea 108th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Korea, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 22.2% | — |
| 1963 | 17.5% | -21.1% |
| 1964 | 21.7% | +23.9% |
| 1965 | 22.2% | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 18.2% | -17.9% |
| 1967 | 17.2% | -5.8% |
| 1968 | 15.3% | -10.6% |
| 1969 | 14.1% | -8.1% |
| 1970 | 15.4% | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 15.0% | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 14.9% | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 17.1% | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 13.3% | -22.2% |
| 1975 | 11.4% | -14.1% |
| 1976 | 13.4% | +17.5% |
| 1977 | 13.6% | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 12.2% | -10.6% |
| 1979 | 11.7% | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 11.3% | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 9.3% | -17.2% |
| 1982 | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 8.8% | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 8.6% | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 7.9% | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 8.9% | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 9.7% | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 10.0% | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 9.0% | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 8.0% | -10.2% |
| 1991 | 6.7% | -16.2% |
| 1992 | 6.4% | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 6.5% | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 5.7% | -12.5% |
| 1995 | 5.5% | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 4.5% | -17.2% |
| 1997 | 4.1% | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 3.7% | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | -13.4% |
| 2001 | 3.2% | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 2.9% | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 2.5% | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 2.0% | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 1.8% | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 1.8% | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 1.6% | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 0.9% | -10.5% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | -1.3% |
Korea compared with similar countries
- Korea's 0.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 1.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Korea's 0.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 96% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.5% | 14.1% | 22.2% | 8 |
| 1970s | 13.8% | 11.4% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.2% | 7.9% | 11.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.5% | 3.7% | 8.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 105 New Caledonia 0.9% compare
- 106 French Polynesia 0.9% compare
- 107 Croatia 0.9% compare
- 109 Rwanda 0.9% compare
- 110 Dominican Republic 0.9% compare
- 111 Barbados 0.9% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Korea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.2516 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0146 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 530.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1591 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1883 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Rural population 18.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Korea?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Korea was 0.9% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2024.
- How does Korea rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Korea ranks 108th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.