North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data



News North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data Cigarette imports continue despite pledges from DPRK leadership to crack down on foreign tobacco products Jacob Fromer February 18, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News China exported tobacco products to North Korea worth more than $75 million last year, including more than two billion cigarettes and a few thousand tons of tobacco leaves, according to recent trade data published by the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC) and analyzed by NK News. The numbers come as recent GAC data also show that North Korea's alcohol purchases from China topped $30 million last year. China exported tobacco products to North Korea worth more than $75 million last year, including more than two billion cigarettes and a few thousand tons of tobacco leaves, according to recent trade data published by the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC) and analyzed by NK News. The numbers come as recent GAC data also show that North Korea's alcohol purchases from China topped $30 million last year. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data

Cigarette imports continue despite pledges from DPRK leadership to crack down on foreign tobacco products

Jacob Fromer February 18, 2020

North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data

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China exported tobacco products to North Korea worth more than $75 million last year, including more than two billion cigarettes and a few thousand tons of tobacco leaves, according to recent trade data published by the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC) and analyzed by NK News.

The numbers come as recent GAC data also show that North Korea's alcohol purchases from China topped $30 million last year.

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