China–North Korea Bilateral Trade 2026
Monthly exports, imports, and trade balance Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC) Monthly · USD Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2018-2026
3 unusual source values are omitted from charts while we verify the official customs record.
Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top Export Categories to North Korea
2026-08 · USD
Latest export category snapshot unavailable.
Top Import Categories from North Korea
2026-08 · USD
Latest import category snapshot unavailable.
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Popular North Korea trade data requests
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- China exports to North Korea by HS code
- Seafood and prepared fish products: HS 03, 1604, 1605
- Monthly CSV from 2023 to latest available month
- GACC-sourced customs statistics for research use
Monthly China exports to North Korea for HS 03, 1604, and 1605, cleaned for research CSV delivery.
Grouped food-product scope covering fish, prepared food, cereal preparations, vegetable preparations, and miscellaneous food chapters.
Country-level request page for monthly China-North Korea customs rows by HS code, value, flow, and source notes.
A narrow HS chapter extract for researchers tracking fish and crustacean trade flows into North Korea.
Prepared or preserved fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic invertebrates exported from China to North Korea.
Need the full file? Start with exact HS6/HS8 code orders, or choose a country-level package for all HS6/HS8 products from official China customs statistics.
Data notes
Monthly China–North Korea bilateral trade data covers exports, imports, and trade balance by HS commodity chapter, sourced from the China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletin.
Source
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
Transformations: GACC values reported in USD thousands are converted to USD and formatted with K/M/B labels; the underlying monthly values are unchanged.
Citation
China North Korea bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/north-korea/, accessed 2026-09-25.
Data notes
Monthly China–North Korea bilateral trade data covers exports, imports, and trade balance by HS commodity chapter, sourced from the China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletin.
Source
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
Transformations: GACC values reported in USD thousands are converted to USD and formatted with K/M/B labels; the underlying monthly values are unchanged.
Citation
China North Korea bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/north-korea/, accessed 2026-09-25.
What is China's Trade with North Korea in 2026?
In Aug 2026, China reported $183M in exports to North Korea and $55.0M in imports from North Korea. Bilateral goods trade totalled $238M for that month.
China North Korea Trade Balance & Trends
China recorded a $128M goods trade surplus with North Korea in Aug 2026. The balance is China’s exports minus China’s imports.
Historical China North Korea Trade Data (2018-2026)
Monthly bilateral trade data between China and North Korea covers HS commodity chapters and is sourced from China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletins.
China North Korea Top Export & Import Categories
A latest-month export category ranking is not available in the published snapshot. A latest-month import category ranking is not available in the published snapshot.
China–North Korea Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD · GACC goods trade reported by China. Exports go from China to North Korea; imports go from North Korea to China. Balance is China’s exports minus imports, not the partner’s independently reported balance.
| Period | China exports | China imports | China balance | Months included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Aug) | $1.4B | $376M | +$1.0B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug |
| 2025 (full year) | $2.3B | $441M | +$1.9B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2024 (partial coverage) | $1.5B | $297M | +$1.2B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec |
| 2023 (full year) | $2.0B | $292M | +$1.7B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2022 (full year) | $895M | $134M | +$761M | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2021 (full year) | $261M | $57.9M | +$203M | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2020 (partial coverage) | $305M | $37.3M | — | Exports: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2019 (full year) | $2.6B | $216M | +$2.4B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2018 (full year) | $2.3B | $230M | +$2.0B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
Totals sum available monthly values; missing or excluded values are not zero. Full year requires all 12 months in both flows. YTD requires January through the displayed month in both flows. Other rows are partial coverage. A balance is shown only when both flows cover identical months. Totals are calculated before rounding.
Research-ready country trade data
How to use China-North Korea trade data
Use this country page to move from headline China-North Korea trade totals into HS chapter patterns, monthly export and import changes, and the exact scoped file needed for product-level research.
Questions this page helps answer
- • What does China export to North Korea by HS category?
- • What does China import from North Korea by month?
- • Which HS code, flow, year, and format should be requested for a deeper file?
Public coverage: 2018-2026. Latest public month: 2026-08. Request a scoped file when you need HS6, quantity, or country-month rows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's trade with North Korea in 2026?
In Aug 2026, China reported $183M in exports to North Korea and $55.0M in imports from North Korea. Bilateral goods trade totalled $238M for that month.
What does China export to North Korea?
A latest-month export category ranking is not available in the published snapshot.
What does China import from North Korea?
A latest-month import category ranking is not available in the published snapshot.
What is China’s trade balance with North Korea?
China recorded a $128M goods trade surplus with North Korea in Aug 2026. The balance is China’s exports minus China’s imports.
Where can I download China–North Korea trade data?
The public API exposes available monthly totals and HS chapter breakdowns. Full HS-level, quantity, selected-country, or CSV files can be requested as custom data.