April 20, 2024

Trade Data

Information related to trade data on North Korea

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
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Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May

But continuing shipments not indicative of a supply prohibition

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2017
Following dip, North Korea cereals imports increased in April
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Following dip, North Korea cereals imports increased in April

Numbers, however, still reflect a continuing downward trend for DPRK food imports

Following dip, North Korea cereals imports increased in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 8, 2017
North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April
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North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April

Though other sanctioned minerals all fall to zero for the first time

North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2017
Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
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Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April

Although diesel imports did fall, trade was in line with the DPRK's normal import practices

Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 26, 2017
Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March
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Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March

1718 Committee figures are at odds with numbers issued by China's customs agency

Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 16, 2017
Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
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Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue

Shipments lower than February and last year's equivalents, however

Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2017
Second ship heads from N. Korean coal terminal to China
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Second ship heads from N. Korean coal terminal to China

The 77000 tonne Neng Yuan left Rason on April 1, before heading to Hong Kong

Second ship heads from N. Korean coal terminal to China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 18, 2017
North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC
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North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC

Fall in both exports and imports could suggest increasing data inconsistencies, say experts

North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2017
UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
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UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month

Figures cast doubt on Beijing's claims that traders had approached a UN quota

UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 17, 2017
North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January
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North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January

The North's fuel imports often show high volatility, however

North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 15, 2017
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