Natural gas - imports:
0 cu m (2004)

Natural gas - proved reserves:
2.53 trillion cu m (2004)

Current account balance:
$160.8 billion (2005 est.)

Exports:
$752.2 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.)

Exports - commodities:
machinery and equipment, plastics, optical and medical equipment,
iron and steel

Exports - partners:
US 21.4%, Hong Kong 16.3%, Japan 11%, South Korea 4.6%, Germany
4.3% (2005)

Imports:
$631.8 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.)

Imports - commodities:
machinery and equipment, oil and mineral fuels, plastics, optical
and medical equipment, organic chemicals, iron and steel

Imports - partners:
Japan 15.2%, South Korea 11.6%, Taiwan 11.2%, US 7.4%, Germany 4.6%
(2005)

Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:
$825.6 billion (2005 est.)