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Trade Data

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North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
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North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years

Solar cells are currently sanctioned by the UN as part of wider restrictions on machinery

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 4, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN

Figures are roughly a fifth of their March equivalents

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2018
Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
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Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China

UN Panel of Experts says that North Korea continues to conduct sanctioned ship to ship transfers

Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 18, 2018
China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
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China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea

Though the volumes are much smaller than their pre-sanctions levels

China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 11, 2018
China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN
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China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN

Figure is lower than that provided by Chinese trade statistics

China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 8, 2018
How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
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How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017

Low revenues did not, however, dampen the DPRK's demand for foreign-made goods

How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2018
North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
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North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data

DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 30, 2018
Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
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Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?

Reports on waning Chinese commitment must be understood within the broader context

Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
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China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data

Although figures indicate strict enforcement in other areas

China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2018
North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
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North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA

Imports are the lowest in four years, though are typically low at the start of the year

North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2018
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