North Korea (PRK) and Sweden (SWE) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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North Korea-Sweden Trade: In 2022, North Korea exported $390 to Sweden. The main products that North Korea exported to Sweden were Scissors ($99), Motor-working Tools ($99), and Brochures ($97). Over the past 5 years the exports of North Korea to Sweden have decreased at an annualized rate of 66.1%, from $87.1k in 2017 to $390 in 2022.

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

Sweden-North Korea Trade: In 2022, Sweden exported $53.8k to North Korea. The main products that Sweden exported to North Korea were Raw Plastic Sheeting ($53.8k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Sweden to North Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 43.7%, from $8.79k in 2017 to $53.8k in 2022.

In 2022, Sweden 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, Sweden ranked 9 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.49), and 33 in total exports ($194B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, North Korea exported $390 to Sweden. The main products exported from North Korea to Sweden were Scissors ($99), Motor-working Tools ($99), and Brochures ($97). During the last 5 years the exports of North Korea to Sweden have decreased at an annualized rate of 66.1%, from $87.1k in 2017 to $390 in 2022.

In 2017, Sweden exported $53.8k to North Korea. The main products exported from Sweden to North Korea were Raw Plastic Sheeting ($53.8k). During the last 5 years the exports of Sweden to North Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 43.7%, from $8.79k in 2022 to $53.8k in 2017.

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between North Korea () and Sweden ()

Sweden Exports

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Market Competitiveness

Color

Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

North Korea
Top DestinationChina$131M

Sweden
Top DestinationGermany$19.2B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from North Korea than Sweden included Suriname ($4.51M), Grenada ($639k), and Sao Tome and Principe ($37.3k).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Sweden than North Korea included Germany ($19.2B), Norway ($18.7B), and United States ($17.8B).

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

Comparative Advantage North Korea - Sweden

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

During 2022, North Korea had a large net trade with Sweden in the exports of Metals ($99), Machines ($99), and Paper Goods ($97).

During 2017, Sweden had a large net trade with North Korea in the exports of Plastics and Rubbers ($53.8k).

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between North Korea () and Sweden ()

Sweden Exports

Market Competitiveness

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

Comparative Advantage North Korea - Sweden

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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