Trade Data
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North Korea in October 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Fabrics, oil and sanctioned goods drive North Korea-China trade to record highs
Official data records largely traditional mix of trade items last month, alongside sedan, forklifts and sports equipment
North Korea-China trade surges to six-year high on heels of Kim-Xi summit
Rising imports and exports drive September exchanges to $271M in the latest sign of warming ties
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
Fabrics, wigs continue to drive North Korea-China trade in August amid slowdown
DPRK imports of medical equipment and grain also rise, while fewer sanctioned goods appear in official data
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
North Korea buys sanctioned tractors, farm equipment worth over $100K from China
DPRK also imports freezers and ACs banned under UN sanctions, as textiles and wigs once again dominate exchange in July
North Korea-China trade dips to $205M in July but remains far above 2024 levels
Both imports and exports see significant year-on-year growth in latest sign of improved commercial ties
Chinese firm releases list of North Korean exports featuring UN-sanctioned goods
Dandong company names textiles, machinery and cars among items DPRK can export, but it’s unclear if shipments occurred
