Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
New book confirms radical changes to North Korean foreign exchange rate system
Recently-released publication offers a rare window into the world of the DPRK monetary policy
October 22, 2019
Russian refined oil exports to North Korea bounce back in August: data
Shipments follow a similar trend to last year, numbers provided to the 1718 Committee show
October 11, 2019
North Korea imports sanctioned items valued at over $300,000 from Russia in July
The shipments included electrical and industrial items covered by designated trade codes
October 10, 2019
North Korean reported oil imports up year on year: UN data
Though reported shipments are just a fraction of probable illicit inflows
September 27, 2019
Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
Drop is similar to that which occurred last year, indicating a seasonal low
September 25, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
The sharp increase follows a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in June
September 20, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
Exports following a similar pattern to 2018
September 16, 2019
North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
DPRK imports from PRC likely on course to pass $2 billion in total value by year's end
August 15, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil
August 8, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows
July 30, 2019
