In 2024, South Korea's trade balance with China amounted to a deficit of about **** billion U.S. dollars. The Free Trade Agreement between the two governments came into force in December 2015.

South Korea Exports to China was US$132.9 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Korea Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Key information about South Korea Total Exports to China

• South Korea Total Exports to China recorded 9.511 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 9.202 USD bn in the previous month
• South Korea Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1988 to Feb 2025, with an averaged value of 5.551 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.642 USD bn in Mar 2022 and a record low of 18.959 USD mn in Jan 1988

China Exports to South Korea was US$146.23 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to South Korea - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

China Imports from South Korea was US$181.5 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from South Korea - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

Imports: Vol: China: ICM: Metalliferous Ores & Metal data was reported at 5,202.226 Ton in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,306.248 Ton for May 2018. Imports: Vol: China: ICM: Metalliferous Ores & Metal data is updated monthly, averaging 6,582.046 Ton from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70,727.770 Ton in Jan 2002 and a record low of 579.000 Ton in Nov 1991. Imports: Vol: China: ICM: Metalliferous Ores & Metal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA021: Trade Statistics: Import: Volume: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.

In 2023, North Korea conducted more than ** percent of its foreign trade with China. Its economic dependence on China has increased over the past two decades and reached its highest level that year.

Present Taiwan and Mainland China's trade statistics with South Korea.

In 2024, the value of goods exported from South Korea to China amounted to about *** billion U.S. dollars. The Free Trade Agreement between the two governments came into force in December 2015.

Imports: Vol: China: MTE: Other Transport Equipment data was reported at 3,521.344 Ton in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28,456.414 Ton for May 2018. Imports: Vol: China: MTE: Other Transport Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 3,108.113 Ton from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 259,321.388 Ton in Apr 2013 and a record low of 0.000 Ton in Oct 1994. Imports: Vol: China: MTE: Other Transport Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA021: Trade Statistics: Import: Volume: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.

Korea Exports: China: CT: Others data was reported at 0.441 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.298 USD mn for May 2018. Korea Exports: China: CT: Others data is updated monthly, averaging 0.459 USD mn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 159.575 USD mn in Dec 2003 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Dec 1995. Korea Exports: China: CT: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA008: Trade Statistics: Export: Value: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.

China Exports of mate to South Korea was US$1.64 Thousand during 2017, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports of mate to South Korea - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Korea Exports: China: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles data was reported at 1.461 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.388 USD bn for May 2018. Korea Exports: China: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles data is updated monthly, averaging 350.205 USD mn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.356 USD bn in Oct 2012 and a record low of 1.694 USD mn in Jan 1991. Korea Exports: China: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA008: Trade Statistics: Export: Value: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.

China Exports of iron and steel to South Korea was US$5.63 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports of iron and steel to South Korea - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Korea Exports: First 20 days: China data was reported at 9.162 USD bn in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.675 USD bn for Sep 2018. Korea Exports: First 20 days: China data is updated monthly, averaging 6.806 USD bn from Feb 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 141 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.675 USD bn in Sep 2018 and a record low of 2.835 USD bn in Jan 2009. Korea Exports: First 20 days: China data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.JA002: Trade Statistics: First 20 days .

Korea Exports: China: Machinery and Transport Equipment (MTE) data was reported at 7.718 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.591 USD bn for May 2018. Korea Exports: China: Machinery and Transport Equipment (MTE) data is updated monthly, averaging 2.065 USD bn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.864 USD bn in Nov 2017 and a record low of 7.655 USD mn in Jan 1991. Korea Exports: China: Machinery and Transport Equipment (MTE) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA008: Trade Statistics: Export: Value: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.

South Korea Exports of lead to China was US$11.92 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Korea Exports of lead to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

China Imports from South Korea of Other Organo-inorganic Compounds was US$234.94 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from South Korea of Other Organo-inorganic Compounds - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

China Exports of glass and glassware to South Korea was US$1.13 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports of glass and glassware to South Korea - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Korea Exports: China: Misc Mfg Articles: Prefabricated Bldgs data was reported at 7.281 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.474 USD mn for May 2018. Korea Exports: China: Misc Mfg Articles: Prefabricated Bldgs data is updated monthly, averaging 1.768 USD mn from Jan 1977 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 498 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.853 USD mn in Aug 2011 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Mar 1992. Korea Exports: China: Misc Mfg Articles: Prefabricated Bldgs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA008: Trade Statistics: Export: Value: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.