Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
February 10, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
February 3, 2025
Soybean oil tops North Korean imports in December, deposing fabrics and hair
Expert says oil could be used for tourism industry, while shipments of sanctioned goods see on-year uptick
January 20, 2025
North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
Total remains below $2.3B in 2023, likely due to deflation in China, but exports hit seven-year high
January 20, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
January 3, 2025
Surge in textile imports drives up North Korea-China trade in November
Official data also reveals China sent wide variety of sanctioned goods, while DRPK brought in more food ahead of winter
December 20, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports
But exchanges in first 11 months remain slightly below last year, which expert chalks up to focus on Russia ties
December 19, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024
December 3, 2024
North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme
Shipments of fabrics and hair for wigs drive uptick in trade with China, while art exports raise sanctions concerns
November 20, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports
Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs
November 19, 2024
