The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Tuesday South Korea ranked 37th in terms of per capita exports among 186 countries in 2002.

While trade volume reached $162.5 billion, the 12th highest in the world, the per capita export figure was recorded at $3,410, a 7.3 percent rise from 2001.

Singapore topped the list of per capita exports, followed by Hong Kong and Luxembourg. The figures for Singapore and Hong Kong include re-exports.

Japan and the United States ranked 41st ($3,272) and 48th ($2,405) respectively, though they were first and third in terms of total exports. China, the world's fifth top exporter, was 110th in its per capita figure.