Netherlands (NLD) and North Korea (PRK) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Netherlands-North Korea Trade: In 2022, Netherlands exported $2.41M to North Korea. The main products that Netherlands exported to North Korea were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($1.79M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($193k), and Packaged Medicaments ($113k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Netherlands to North Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 25.7%, from $769k in 2017 to $2.41M in 2022.

In 2022, Netherlands did not export any services to North Korea.

North Korea-Netherlands Trade: In 2022, North Korea exported $7.8M to Netherlands. The main products that North Korea exported to Netherlands were Raw Nickel ($4.45M), Ethylene Polymers ($2.54M), and Aircraft Parts ($717k). Over the past 5 years the exports of North Korea to Netherlands have increased at an annualized rate of 220%, from $23.1k in 2017 to $7.8M in 2022.

In 2022, North Korea did not export any services to Netherlands.

Comparison In 2022, Netherlands ranked 23 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.11), and 6 in total exports ($674B). That same year, North Korea ranked 182 in total exports ($248M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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Overview In July 2024, Netherlands exported €2M and imported €1M from North Korea, resulting in a positive trade balance of €1M. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the exports of Netherlands have increased by €1M (100%) from €1M to €2M, while imports remained the same by €0 (0%) from €1M to €1M.

Trade In July 2024, the top exports of Netherlands to North Korea were Undefined (€1M). In July 2024 the top imports of Netherlands from North Korea were Undefined (€1M).

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EXPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)€1M(100%)

IMPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)€0(0%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Netherlands. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Netherlands over time.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Netherlands exported $2.41M to North Korea. The main products exported from Netherlands to North Korea were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($1.79M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($193k), and Packaged Medicaments ($113k). During the last 5 years the exports of Netherlands to North Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 25.7%, from $769k in 2017 to $2.41M in 2022.

In 2017, North Korea exported $7.8M to Netherlands. The main products exported from North Korea to Netherlands were Raw Nickel ($4.45M), Ethylene Polymers ($2.54M), and Aircraft Parts ($717k). During the last 5 years the exports of North Korea to Netherlands have increased at an annualized rate of 220%, from $23.1k in 2022 to $7.8M in 2017.

Exports from Netherlands () to North Korea () (2022)

Exports from North Korea () to Netherlands () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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Netherlands
Top DestinationGermany$131B

North Korea
Top DestinationChina$131M

This map shows whether countries import more from Netherlands or North Korea. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Netherlands and North Korea or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Netherlands than North Korea included Germany ($131B), Belgium ($94.3B), and France ($59.9B).

In 2022, no countries were registered that imported more from North Korea than from Netherlands.

Difference in imports from North Korea () and Netherlands () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Netherlands - North Korea

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This chart compares trade between Netherlands and North Korea by product, considering products traded by both, Netherlands and North Korea.

During 2022, Netherlands had a large net trade with North Korea in the exports of Chemical Products ($1.96M), Animal Products ($193k), and Instruments ($113k).

During 2017, North Korea had a large net trade with Netherlands in the exports of Metals ($4.45M), Plastics and Rubbers ($2.54M), and Transportation ($717k).

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Netherlands and North Korea. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Netherlands indicates it has a comparative advantage over North Korea. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of North Korea indicates it has a comparative advantage over Netherlands.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Netherlands () to North Korea () (2022)

Exports from North Korea () to Netherlands () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from North Korea () and Netherlands () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Netherlands - North Korea

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Product Space of Netherlands () and North Korea () (2022)

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