Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in South Korea
South Korea: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) was 35.72 billion in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Korea, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea is 35.72 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea peaked at 44.58 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.93 billion, in 1998.
South Korea ranks 8th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7.01 billion | — |
| 1995 | 10.47 billion | +49.4% |
| 1996 | 11.36 billion | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 9.53 billion | -16.1% |
| 1998 | 4.93 billion | -48.2% |
| 1999 | 6.85 billion | +38.9% |
| 2000 | 9.70 billion | +41.6% |
| 2001 | 7.46 billion | -23.1% |
| 2002 | 8.80 billion | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 11.81 billion | +34.3% |
| 2004 | 15.31 billion | +29.6% |
| 2005 | 16.65 billion | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 18.43 billion | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 17.07 billion | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 20.33 billion | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 19.51 billion | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 23.21 billion | +19.0% |
| 2011 | 25.69 billion | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 26.40 billion | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 29.42 billion | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 26.06 billion | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 25.44 billion | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 21.81 billion | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 25.33 billion | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 27.01 billion | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 24.97 billion | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 26.92 billion | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 34.27 billion | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 37.84 billion | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 44.58 billion | +17.8% |
| 2024 | 35.72 billion | -19.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 35.72 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.81 billion, 12.7× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 35.72 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 321.95 million, 110.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.36 billion | 4.93 billion | 11.36 billion | 6 |
| 2000s | 14.51 billion | 7.46 billion | 20.33 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.53 billion | 21.81 billion | 29.42 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.86 billion | 26.92 billion | 44.58 billion | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 690.16 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Korea was 35.72 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 44.58 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.93 billion in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- South Korea ranks 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.