China Trade with North Korea & South Korea 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
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.
Quick Answer
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 | 8500 | 12.1 |
| 1993 | 850 | 11500 | 13.5 |
| 1994 | 620 | 14200 | 22.9 |
| 1995 | 550 | 16900 | 30.7 |
| 1996 | 580 | 19800 | 34.1 |
| 1997 | 620 | 23800 | 38.4 |
| 1998 | 420 | 21200 | 50.5 |
| 1999 | 370 | 25000 | 67.6 |
| 2000 | 450 | 31200 | 69.3 |
| 2001 | 520 | 35900 | 69.0 |
| 2002 | 580 | 43800 | 75.5 |
| 2003 | 620 | 57500 | 92.7 |
| 2004 | 750 | 72300 | 96.4 |
| 2005 | 820 | 89800 | 109.5 |
| 2006 | 950 | 107800 | 113.5 |
| 2007 | 1150 | 126800 | 110.3 |
| 2008 | 1280 | 145000 | 113.3 |
| 2009 | 1050 | 132000 | 125.7 |
| 2010 | 1350 | 165000 | 122.2 |
| 2011 | 1620 | 185000 | 114.2 |
| 2012 | 1580 | 198000 | 125.3 |
| 2013 | 1650 | 215000 | 130.3 |
| 2014 | 1720 | 235000 | 136.6 |
| 2015 | 1450 | 248000 | 171.0 |
| 2016 | 1380 | 252000 | 182.6 |
| 2017 | 580 | 265000 | 456.9 |
| 2018 | 250 | 275000 | 1100.0 |
| 2019 | 280 | 285000 | 1017.9 |
| 2020 | 20 | 285000 | 14250.0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 342000 | 22800.0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 362000 | 20111.1 |
| 2023 | 220 | 310000 | 1409.1 |
| 2024 | 280 | 325000 | 1160.7 |
| 2025 | 350 | 340000 | 971.4 |
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.
The latest row (2025) reports north korea: 350 Million USD and south korea: 340,000 Million USD. The dataset spans 34 data points from 1992 to 2025, updated yearly.
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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:
2026-07-18T04:33:50.739Z
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's China Trade with North Korea & South Korea in 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports north korea: 350 Million USD and south korea: 340,000 Million USD. This dataset includes 34 data points covering 1992 to 2025.
How does China's China Trade with North Korea & South Korea compare globally?
China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive China Trade with North Korea & South Korea data from 1992 to 2025, sourced from China Customs, Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
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 https://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).