Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
Open source figures appear unrealistically small for a country of 25 million people
Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea
The country's statistics agency stood by the accuracy of the numbers
Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA
Sky Angel and Rich Glory reported to have delivered sanctioned commodities to ROK shores last year
Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador
Alexander Matsegora's figures are lower than those reported to the UN, however
China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures
Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.
The North Korean economy in June 2018: an overview
Amid high-profile summits, factory visits, and diplomatic rapprochement, market prices remained stable
Top UN aid official will visit North Korea on July 9
Visit is the first from an emergency relief coordinator since 2011
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions