Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in South Korea
South Korea: Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) was 0.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in South Korea, 1962–2025
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 South Korea is 0.8%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 48.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in South Korea peaked at 22.2% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2025.
That places South Korea 119th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, 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 (% of merchandise imports) in South 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% |
| 2025 | 0.8% | -6.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 96% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0.8% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 90% 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% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More agriculture & rural data for South Korea
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0286 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0297 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in South Korea?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in South Korea was 0.8% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2025.
- How does South Korea rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- South Korea ranks 119th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.