Natural gas - exports:
0 cu m (2002 est.)
Natural gas - imports:
0 cu m (2002 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves:
2.23 trillion cu m (2004)
Current account balance:
$30.32 billion (2004 est.)
Exports:
$583.1 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.)
Exports - commodities:
machinery and equipment, plastics, optical and medical equipment,
iron and steel
Exports - partners:
US 21.1%, Hong Kong 17%, Japan 12.4%, South Korea 4.7%, Germany 4%
(2004)
Imports:
$552.4 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.)
Imports - commodities:
machinery and equipment, oil and mineral fuels, plastics, optical
and medical equipment, organic chemicals, iron and steel
Imports - partners:
Japan 16.8%, Taiwan 11.4%, South Korea 11.1%, US 8%, Germany 5.4%
(2004)