Machines in North Korea | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, North Korea exported $34.2M in Machines, making it the 136th largest exporter of Machines in the world. At the same year, Machines was the 4th most exported product in North Korea. The main destination of Machines exports from North Korea are: Austria ($7.54M), South Africa ($6.69M), Luxembourg ($6.64M), Poland ($5.85M), and Angola ($1.03M).

The fastest growing export markets for Machines of North Korea between 2022 and 2023 were South Africa ($6.58M), Austria ($4.3M), and Poland ($3.1M).

Imports In 2023, North Korea imported $2.06M in Machines, becoming the 226th largest importer of Machines in the world. At the same year, Machines was the 17th most imported product in North Korea. North Korea imports Machines primarily from: China ($1.83M), Indonesia ($138k), Tanzania ($69.3k), India ($24.1k), and Niger ($3.35k).

The fastest growing import markets in Machines for North Korea between 2022 and 2023 were China ($1.83M), Indonesia ($138k), and Tanzania ($69.3k).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$34.2M

IMPORTS (2023)$2.06M

NET TRADE (2023)$32.1M

In 2023, North Korea exported $34.2M in Machines. The main destinations of North Korea exports on Machines were Austria ($7.54M), South Africa ($6.69M), Luxembourg ($6.64M), Poland ($5.85M), and Angola ($1.03M).

In 2023, North Korea imported $2.06M in Machines, mainly from China ($1.83M), Indonesia ($138k), Tanzania ($69.3k), India ($24.1k), and Niger ($3.35k).