Trade Data
Information related to trade data on North Korea
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023
Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high
China sent large amounts of wheat and sugar in Jan. and Feb., but expert anticipates little impact on food insecurity
Why Kim Jong Un’s farming ‘revolution’ will do little to curb food insecurity
At latest plenum, North Korea promised bright communist future but refused to address chronic structural issues
UK reports trade with North Korea doubled last year despite border closures
London attributes trade spike to increase in services imports by DPRK but doesn’t provide further details
North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023
North Korea exports nearly 37 metric tons of wigs and hairpieces to China
Niche products responsible for over half of exports in December, while DPRK’s imports of medicine continue to decline
Mane supplier? Russia reveals stable that may have sent horses to Kim Jong Un
Trade data names individual who received approval to export horses to North Korea last year, ahead of Nov. shipment
North Korea’s trade with China in Q4 hits three-year pandemic high
Strong imports in December help push quarterly trade to $370M, indicating less concern about COVID and inbound goods
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
New North Korean luxury department store opens in capital after years of delays
Exclusive photos show high-end liquors for sale but little else at renamed Ryugyong Golden Plaza
