Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily
Both imports and exports surge in November as DPRK slowly emerges from extended isolation during pandemic
China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports
North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows
Chinese data shows slight decline in exports and imports, while Russia-DPRK trade reportedly sits at just $28M for year
North Korea ramps up coal smuggling at sea near China and Russia: UN report
Member state tells Panel of Experts that DPRK illegally exported 800K tons of coal in Q1, a fourfold increase from 2022
North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
Official statistics show 370 DPRK citizens entered country, an increase one expert tied to growing bilateral cooperation
Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade
Surge in wheat purchases points to effort to diversify diets, while imports of sanctioned goods increase 19-fold
North Korea’s trade with China hits nearly four-year high on hike in imports
Value of imports increases for fourth month in a row as DPRK continues to relax pandemic border restrictions
North Korea in September 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
