Sri Lanka Imports from South Korea
Sri Lanka's imports from South Korea fell to $198.4 million in 2024, down from $210.14 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 5.6% ($11.74 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Sri Lanka from South Korea were Rubber and rubber articles ($26.23 million), Plastics and plastic articles ($22.71 million) and Knitted or crocheted fabrics ($18.20 million).
Sri Lanka had a trade deficit with South Korea that narrowed to $121.54 million in 2024 from $133.16 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 8.7% ($11.61 million).
Sri Lanka Imports from South Korea by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of Sri Lanka imports from South Korea by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubber and rubber articles | $26.23M | 2024 |
| 2 | Plastics and plastic articles | $22.71M | 2024 |
| 3 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $18.20M | 2024 |
| 4 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $17.88M | 2024 |
| 5 | Iron and steel | $17.52M | 2024 |
| 6 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $11.76M | 2024 |
| 7 | Man-made filaments | $10.47M | 2024 |
| 8 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $9.22M | 2024 |
| 9 | Organic chemicals | $9.01M | 2024 |
| 10 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $8.98M | 2024 |
| 11 | Man-made staple fibres | $8.28M | 2024 |
| 12 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $4.17M | 2024 |
| 13 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $3.39M | 2024 |
| 14 | Cotton | $3.30M | 2024 |
| 15 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $2.94M | 2024 |
| 16 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $2.69M | 2024 |
| 17 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $2.30M | 2024 |
| 18 | Articles of iron or steel | $2.10M | 2024 |
| 19 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $2.05M | 2024 |
| 20 | Pharmaceutical products | $1.97M | 2024 |
| 21 | Sugar and confectionery | $1.70M | 2024 |
| 22 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $1.21M | 2024 |
| 23 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $992,934.55 | 2024 |
| 24 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $935,699.06 | 2024 |
| 25 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $885,988.09 | 2024 |
| 26 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $732,951.94 | 2024 |
| 27 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $702,346.10 | 2024 |
| 28 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $625,867.67 | 2024 |
| 29 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $612,880.12 | 2024 |
| 30 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $539,518.36 | 2024 |
| 31 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $448,554.49 | 2024 |
| 32 | Toys, games, sports goods | $434,757.65 | 2024 |
| 33 | Glass and glassware | $412,916.49 | 2024 |
| 34 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $387,440.70 | 2024 |
| 35 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $374,003.96 | 2024 |
| 36 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $350,747.25 | 2024 |
| 37 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $323,043.51 | 2024 |
| 38 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $215,147.96 | 2024 |
| 39 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $190,268.53 | 2024 |
| 40 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $174,839.83 | 2024 |
| 41 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $150,761.50 | 2024 |
| 42 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $111,924.47 | 2024 |
| 43 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $107,532.06 | 2024 |
| 44 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $98,840.32 | 2024 |
| 45 | Lead and lead articles | $71,708.54 | 2024 |
| 46 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $59,235.39 | 2024 |
| 47 | Fertilizers | $47,925.68 | 2024 |
| 48 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $36,557.50 | 2024 |
| 49 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $35,601.75 | 2024 |
| 50 | Non-knitted clothing | $34,594.78 | 2024 |
| 51 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $30,331.23 | 2024 |
| 52 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $25,813.13 | 2024 |
| 53 | Copper and copper articles | $22,456.90 | 2024 |
| 54 | Arms, ammunition, parts | $14,721.46 | 2024 |
| 55 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $13,338.46 | 2024 |
| 56 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $12,533.35 | 2024 |
| 57 | Ceramic products | $11,805.44 | 2024 |
| 58 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $11,542.77 | 2024 |
| 59 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $11,325.06 | 2024 |
| 60 | Clocks, watches, parts | $10,877.50 | 2024 |
| 61 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $6,853.05 | 2024 |
| 62 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $6,341.48 | 2024 |
| 63 | Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn | $5,121.73 | 2024 |
| 64 | Musical instruments, parts | $4,336.49 | 2024 |
| 65 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $4,207.32 | 2024 |
| 66 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $3,504.75 | 2024 |
| 67 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $3,349.42 | 2024 |
| 68 | Headgear | $3,262.77 | 2024 |
| 69 | Zinc and zinc articles | $2,592.20 | 2024 |
| 70 | Footwear and parts | $1,739.07 | 2024 |
| 71 | Silk | $1,644.00 | 2024 |
| 72 | Cork and cork products | $1,264.97 | 2024 |
| 73 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $963.66 | 2024 |
| 74 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $920.83 | 2024 |
| 75 | Other base metals, cermets | $786.43 | 2024 |
| 76 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $94.99 | 2024 |
| 77 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $73.53 | 2024 |
| 78 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $28.83 | 2024 |
| 79 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $23.35 | 2024 |
| 80 | Works of art, antiques | $8.61 | 2024 |
Sri Lanka Imports from South Korea (1990-2024)
The table below shows historical data for Sri Lanka imports from South Korea by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Import Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 198.40 |
| 2023 | 210.14 |
| 2022 | 237.58 |
| 2021 | 323.12 |
| 2020 | 194.35 |
| 2019 | 253.34 |
| 2017 | 336.75 |
| 2016 | 324.42 |
| 2015 | 307.95 |
| 2014 | 413.78 |
| 2013 | 298.64 |
| 2012 | 322.66 |
| 2011 | 386.91 |
| 2010 | 201.73 |
| 2009 | 168.63 |
| 2008 | 199.43 |
| 2007 | 182.99 |
| 2006 | 186.29 |
| 2005 | 210.18 |
| 2004 | 245.47 |
| 2003 | 282.99 |
| 2002 | 303.50 |
| 2001 | 335.99 |
| 2000 | 388.91 |
| 1999 | 385.12 |
| 1994 | 326.17 |
| 1993 | 260.73 |
| 1992 | 209.53 |
| 1991 | 219.03 |
| 1990 | 127.81 |