Textiles in North Korea | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, North Korea exported $14.3M in Textiles, making it the 140th largest exporter of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 6th most exported product in North Korea. The main destination of Textiles exports from North Korea are: China ($12.2M), Moldova ($791k), Mozambique ($329k), Poland ($157k), and South Africa ($126k).

The fastest growing export markets for Textiles of North Korea between 2021 and 2022 were China ($8.43M), Moldova ($482k), and Mozambique ($174k).

Imports In 2022, North Korea imported $153M in Textiles, becoming the 148th largest importer of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 3rd most imported product in North Korea. North Korea imports Textiles primarily from: China ($153M), Spain ($81.1k), India ($77.1k), Philippines ($6.01k), and Netherlands ($2.89k).

The fastest growing import markets in Textiles for North Korea between 2021 and 2022 were China ($131M), Spain ($81.1k), and India ($76.9k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$14.3M

IMPORTS (2022)$153M

NET TRADE (2022)-$139M

In 2022, North Korea exported $14.3M in Textiles. The main destinations of North Korea exports on Textiles were China ($12.2M), Moldova ($791k), Mozambique ($329k), Poland ($157k), and South Africa ($126k).

In 2022, North Korea imported $153M in Textiles, mainly from China ($153M), Spain ($81.1k), India ($77.1k), Philippines ($6.01k), and Netherlands ($2.89k).