Share of imports by region of origin in North Korea
North Korea: Share of imports by region of origin was 36.76 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of imports by region of origin in North Korea, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 36.76 million current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 63.4% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in North Korea peaked at 149.33 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 821,700 current US$, in 1982.
North Korea ranks 177th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in North Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.71 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 821,700 current US$ | -52.0% |
| 1983 | 1.48 million current US$ | +80.1% |
| 1984 | 2.56 million current US$ | +72.9% |
| 1985 | 1.30 million current US$ | -49.3% |
| 1986 | 1.65 million current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 48.61 million current US$ | +2838.1% |
| 1988 | 54.57 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 23.31 million current US$ | -57.3% |
| 1990 | 10.83 million current US$ | -53.5% |
| 1991 | 60.03 million current US$ | +454.1% |
| 1992 | 7.15 million current US$ | -88.1% |
| 1993 | 2.93 million current US$ | -59.0% |
| 1994 | 14.20 million current US$ | +383.9% |
| 1995 | 8.76 million current US$ | -38.3% |
| 1996 | 3.62 million current US$ | -58.8% |
| 1997 | 16.03 million current US$ | +343.3% |
| 1998 | 11.02 million current US$ | -31.2% |
| 1999 | 16.04 million current US$ | +45.5% |
| 2000 | 33.32 million current US$ | +107.7% |
| 2001 | 38.11 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 67.49 million current US$ | +77.1% |
| 2003 | 50.65 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 67.47 million current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 70.40 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 51.65 million current US$ | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 34.81 million current US$ | -32.6% |
| 2008 | 139.15 million current US$ | +299.7% |
| 2009 | 118.05 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 72.98 million current US$ | -38.2% |
| 2011 | 103.76 million current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2012 | 149.33 million current US$ | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 54.60 million current US$ | -63.4% |
| 2014 | 53.35 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 65.53 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2016 | 3.55 million current US$ | -94.6% |
| 2017 | 17.90 million current US$ | +404.6% |
| 2018 | 10.48 million current US$ | -41.4% |
| 2019 | 10.85 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 7.95 million current US$ | -26.8% |
| 2021 | 7.90 million current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1.69 million current US$ | -78.6% |
| 2023 | 2.97 million current US$ | +75.9% |
| 2024 | 100.50 million current US$ | +3283.2% |
| 2025 | 36.76 million current US$ | -63.4% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 36.76 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 56.25 million current US$, 65% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 36.76 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 172.81 million current US$, 21% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of imports by region of origin in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +3283.2% | 2.97 million current US$ | 100.50 million current US$ |
| 1987 | +2838.1% | 1.65 million current US$ | 48.61 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.11 million current US$ | 821,700 current US$ | 54.57 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 15.06 million current US$ | 2.93 million current US$ | 60.03 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.11 million current US$ | 33.32 million current US$ | 139.15 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.23 million current US$ | 3.55 million current US$ | 149.33 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.30 million current US$ | 1.69 million current US$ | 100.50 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More economy & growth data for North Korea
- Vaccination coverage against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vs. GDP per capita 99.0% (2025)
- Where China ranks among a country’s import partners 1 rank (2025)
- Imports by region of origin 36.76 million current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows 9.21 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows 1.90 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 52,947 (2027)
- Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index 0.083 (2025)
- Human Rights Index vs. GDP per capita 0.024 (2025)
- Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate 184.33 % change on previous year (2023)
- Imports by region of origin, gaps filled 99.91 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in North Korea?
- Share of imports by region of origin in North Korea was 36.76 million current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 149.33 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 821,700 current US$ in 1982.
- How does North Korea rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- North Korea ranks 177th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.