Ores and metals exports in South Korea
South Korea: Ores and metals exports was 2.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in South Korea, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 2.4% for ores and metals exports in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.7% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in South Korea peaked at 24.4% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1986.
South Korea ranks 104th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.2% | 6.3% | 24.4% | 8 |
| 1970s | 2.0% | 0.9% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More energy & mining data for South Korea
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Fuel imports 25.7% (2024)
- Fuel exports 7.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.3% (2024)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 0.0% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 19.0% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 11,350 kWh per capita (2024)
- Combustible renewables and waste 2.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in South Korea?
- Ores and metals exports in South Korea was 2.4% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 24.4% in 1962.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1986.
- How does South Korea rank for ores and metals exports?
- South Korea ranks 104th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. 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 Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-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.