Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
DPRK-China trade continues to sputter, making hydropower and soap stand out
New, official Chinese trade data shows that Pyongyang made at least $1 million from electricity exports for November
North Korea’s trade with China free falls in November, reaching new record lows
Chinese exports to the DPRK fell 41% from October, with potentially disastrous consequences for North Korea's economy
North Korean trade with Russia recently crashed, making economic woes even worse
North Korea imported just $5,500 worth of food and $243,500 worth of medicine from Russia in lowest-value month of 2020
North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2020
COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says
Total trade with China from January to September fell 73% compared to same 2019 period, according to KITA
North Korea’s trade with China is in freefall, rapidly approaching zero: Customs
No food or medicine imports, only electricity and textiles likely destined for re-export as clothes
Empty shelves and food shortages: Why things are looking grim in North Korea
Trade data suggests that the DPRK is suffering from a massive trade crash as it protects itself from COVID-19
COVID-19 lockdowns are causing severe imported food shortages in Pyongyang
Sources say that imported food items are scarce in major Pyongyang stores, but rural areas are probably less impacted
North Korean imports from Russia sink to yearly low in 2020, but exports rise
Drops and rises in trade data come amid North Korea's ongoing COVID-19 border lockdown
