China Trade with North Korea & South Korea
Historical trade comparison between China and the two Koreas (1992-2025). Shows the dramatic difference in trade volume: South Korea is one of China's largest trading partners, while North Korea trade is minimal due to sanctions.
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China's trade with South Korea reached $340 billion in 2025, versus just $350 million with North Korea—a 971x gap. South Korea is China's 4th-largest trading partner. North Korea trade collapsed after 2017 UN sanctions, dropping from $1.7 billion (2014) to current levels. Data from China Customs covers 1992-2025, showing the two Koreas' divergent paths.
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China Trade with North Korea & South Korea
📊 Data Table
34 data points| Year | North korea | South korea | Gap ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 700 | 8,500 | 12.1 |
| 1993 | 850 | 11,500 | 13.5 |
| 1994 | 620 | 14,200 | 22.9 |
| 1995 | 550 | 16,900 | 30.7 |
| 1996 | 580 | 19,800 | 34.1 |
| 1997 | 620 | 23,800 | 38.4 |
| 1998 | 420 | 21,200 | 50.5 |
| 1999 | 370 | 25,000 | 67.6 |
| 2000 | 450 | 31,200 | 69.3 |
| 2001 | 520 | 35,900 | 69 |
| 2002 | 580 | 43,800 | 75.5 |
| 2003 | 620 | 57,500 | 92.7 |
| 2004 | 750 | 72,300 | 96.4 |
| 2005 | 820 | 89,800 | 109.5 |
| 2006 | 950 | 107,800 | 113.5 |
| 2007 | 1,150 | 126,800 | 110.3 |
| 2008 | 1,280 | 145,000 | 113.3 |
| 2009 | 1,050 | 132,000 | 125.7 |
| 2010 | 1,350 | 165,000 | 122.2 |
| 2011 | 1,620 | 185,000 | 114.2 |
| 2012 | 1,580 | 198,000 | 125.3 |
| 2013 | 1,650 | 215,000 | 130.3 |
| 2014 | 1,720 | 235,000 | 136.6 |
| 2015 | 1,450 | 248,000 | 171 |
| 2016 | 1,380 | 252,000 | 182.6 |
| 2017 | 580 | 265,000 | 456.9 |
| 2018 | 250 | 275,000 | 1,100 |
| 2019 | 280 | 285,000 | 1,017.9 |
| 2020 | 20 | 285,000 | 14,250 |
| 2021 | 15 | 342,000 | 22,800 |
| 2022 | 18 | 362,000 | 20,111.1 |
| 2023 | 220 | 310,000 | 1,409.1 |
| 2024 | 280 | 325,000 | 1,160.7 |
| 2025 | 350 | 340,000 | 971.4 |
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ℹ️ About This Dataset
Historical trade comparison between China and the two Koreas (1992-2025). Shows the dramatic difference in trade volume: South Korea is one of China's largest trading partners, while North Korea trade is minimal due to sanctions.
Series: Trade Partners
Category: economy
Data Source: China Customs, Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
📚 How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). China Trade with North Korea & South Korea. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-koreas-trade/
Primary Source:
China Customs, Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
Last Updated:
2026-03-15T10:50:03.845Z
API Access:
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When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). China Trade with North Korea & South Korea. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-koreas-trade/
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- • Dataset: China Trade with North Korea & South Korea
- • Data Range: 1992 to 2025 (34 data points)
- • Category: economy
- • Source: China Customs, Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
- • API:
chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-koreas-trade
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What is China's China Trade with North Korea & South Korea in 2025?
China's China Trade with North Korea & South Korea data for 2025 is available with 34 data points covering 1992 to 2025.
Where can I download China Trade with North Korea & South Korea data?
You can download China Trade with North Korea & South Korea data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-koreas-trade. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for China Trade with North Korea & South Korea?
The China Trade with North Korea & South Korea dataset covers 1992 to 2025, with 34 data points. Data source: China Customs, Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Dataset Info
- Category
- economy
- Unit
- Million USD
- Source
- China Customs, Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
- Time Range
- 1992 - 2025
- Data Points
- 34