North Korea’s exports to China rebounded slightly in November, Chinese customs data shows, but imports sagged and overall bilateral trade remained relatively low due to continuing effects from COVID-19 border controls.

According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC), North Korea exported $6.5 million worth of goods to China in November, up from just $2 million in October. Meanwhile, the country imported $34.7 million worth of goods from China, down from $39.8 million the previous month.