10. South Korea
IM Score: 183
Import Value: $405 billion
Trading Across Border DTF: 92.52
Although South Korea is more turned to export, being the 5th largest export economy in the world, the country is also in the top 10 when it comes to the value of imports. Still, $405 billion of imported goods and services in 2016 represents a decrease when compared to the 2015 figure of $408 billion. Crude petroleum accounted for 12% of all goods imported to South Korea followed by integrated circuits at 7%. China, The United States, and Japan represent important trading partners to South Korea.
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