South Korea: Iron production

The latest value from 2023 is 282 thousand metric tons, an increase from 243 thousand metric tons in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 33258 thousand metric tons, based on data from 47 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1999 to 2023 is 224 thousand metric tons. The minimum value, 85 thousand metric tons, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 388 thousand metric tons was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Iron production in thousand metric tons.