Imports In 2001, North Korea imported $207 in Manganites, manganates and permanganates of metals, becoming the 0th largest importer of Manganites, manganates and permanganates of metals in the world. At the same year, Manganites, manganates and permanganates of metals was the 0th most imported product in North Korea. North Korea imports Manganites, manganates and permanganates of metals primarily from: N/A.