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North Korea-Moldova Trade: In 2022, North Korea exported $853k to Moldova. The main products that North Korea exported to Moldova were Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric ($619k), Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers ($87.5k), and Other Synthetic Fabrics ($45.3k). Over the past 5 years the exports of North Korea to Moldova have increased at an annualized rate of 91.5%, from $33.1k in 2017 to $853k in 2022.

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

Moldova-North Korea Trade: In 2022, Moldova exported $26.9k to North Korea. The main products that Moldova exported to North Korea were N/A. Over the past 5 years the exports of Moldova to North Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.22%, from $35.2k in 2017 to $26.9k in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022, North Korea ranked 182 in total exports ($248M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Moldova ranked 65 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.0038), and 124 in total exports ($4.94B).

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In 2022, North Korea exported $853k to Moldova. The main products exported from North Korea to Moldova were Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric ($619k), Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers ($87.5k), and Other Synthetic Fabrics ($45.3k). During the last 5 years the exports of North Korea to Moldova have increased at an annualized rate of 91.5%, from $33.1k in 2017 to $853k in 2022.

In 2013, Moldova exported $26.9k to North Korea. There were not main exports from Moldova to North Korea in 2013. During the last 5 years the exports of Moldova to North Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.22%, from $35.2k in 2018 to $26.9k in 2013.

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

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

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Trade between North Korea () and Moldova ()

Moldova Exports

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North Korea
Top DestinationChina$131M

Moldova
Top DestinationRomania$1.35B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from North Korea than Moldova included China ($131M), Senegal ($26.9M), and Nigeria ($14M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Moldova than North Korea included Romania ($1.35B), Ukraine ($729M), and Italy ($352M).

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

Comparative Advantage North Korea - Moldova

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

During 2022, North Korea had a large net trade with Moldova in the exports of Textiles ($791k), Transportation ($33.5k), and Miscellaneous ($15.5k).

During 2013, Moldova had a large net trade with North Korea in the exports of .

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between North Korea () and Moldova ()

Moldova Exports

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage North Korea - Moldova

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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