Republic of Korea - Crude Petroleum Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Crude Oil Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Crude Oil Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Crude Oil Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Crude Oil Imports in South Korea
  4. Crude Oil Exports in South Korea

Crude Oil Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average crude oil import price stood at $688 per ton in December 2022, with a decrease of -5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 13% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $870 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Qatar ($788 per ton) and Kazakhstan ($743 per ton), while the price for Iraq ($608 per ton) and Mexico ($646 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crude Oil Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average crude oil export price amounted to $2,109 per ton, declining by -36.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 208%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $20,561 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($10,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($996 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+83.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Crude Oil Imports in South Korea

In 2022, purchases abroad of crude petroleum oil was finally on the rise to reach 136M tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn.

In value terms, crude oil imports soared to $106B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Crude Oil in South Korea (Billion USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Saudi Arabia21.715.922.837.720.2%
United States9.85.99.014.012.6%
Kuwait10.95.97.710.7-0.6%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/AN/A9.20%
Iraq8.23.84.38.51.2%
Qatar4.52.83.74.92.9%
Kazakhstan1.30.81.94.652.4%
Mexico3.12.43.53.98.0%
Russia5.12.64.62.3-23.3%
Australia0.50.61.72.161.3%
Others5.23.67.88.015.4%
Total70.344.567.010614.7%

Top Suppliers of Crude Oil to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Saudi Arabia (49.8M tons)
  2. United States (17.8M tons)
  3. Kuwait (14.4M tons)
  4. Iraq (12.5M tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (11.3M tons)
  6. Mexico (5.7M tons)
  7. Kazakhstan (5.6M tons)
  8. Qatar (5.6M tons)
  9. Russia (3.1M tons)
  10. Australia (2.4M tons)

Crude Oil Exports in South Korea

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of crude petroleum oil, when their volume increased by 148,167% to 4.4 tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crude oil exports soared to $9.4K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Crude Oil in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
BelgiumN/AN/AN/A6.40%
United StatesN/AN/AN/A2.70%
SingaporeN/AN/AN/A0.30%
Vietnam2.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Indonesia2.83.2N/AN/A14.3%
OthersN/A0.1N/AN/A0%
Total5.73.2N/A9.418.1%

Top Export Markets for Crude Oil from South Korea in 2022:

  1. United States (2671.0 kg)
  2. Belgium (1605.0 kg)
  3. Singapore (147.0 kg)
  4. Vietnam (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    • Per Capita consumption
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    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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