Trade Data
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Wigs and hair dominate North Korea-China trade in June, outshining other goods
Trade data shows DPRK continues to manufacture hair products, while expert says corn imports help address food shortages
July 20, 2023
North Korean trade with China triples in first half of 2023 despite June dip
Data shows exports continue to fuel pandemic rebound, while imports taper off for second straight month
July 19, 2023
Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency
Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK
July 6, 2023
North Korea in June 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
July 3, 2023
Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
June 30, 2023
Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China
Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future
June 21, 2023
Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise
Expert says food imports from China unlikely to impact most citizens amid concerns about acute hunger crisis
June 20, 2023
North Korea-China trade maintains momentum in May despite slight dip
May was third-strongest month for bilateral trade during pandemic, while marking a ninefold increase from last year
June 19, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data
June 12, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
June 2, 2023
