Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
UN resolutions allow some trade to continue for 90 days after sanctions adoption
North Korean seafood exports to China drop to zero in September
DPRK rice purchases from China also saw a sharp decrease in the same month
North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
Shipments were higher overall, however, thanks to a large purchase of a different fuel type
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September
Coal shipments could be in violation of Beijing's own domestic ruling issued in February
Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues
Malaysia also kept up at least one side of its trade relations, amid deteriorating relations
Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
Primary export remains coal, however, valued at USD$9 million over the two month period
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues
North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
90-day grace period could allow the trade to continue for now
North Korean cereal imports from China remain high in August
Higher imports could be linked to poor yields from drought-stricken staple crops
North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
Gasoline, diesel supplies remain limited, though DPRK fuel imports often fluctuate
