China North Korea Trade Grows 22 Percent in Early 2026
Two-way trade reached $418.7 million in January and February as bilateral ties improved. The growth comes as the two nations resume rail and air transport links.
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Bilateral trade between China and North Korea rose by 22% during the first two months of 2026, driven by a diplomatic thaw and the anticipated reopening of cross-border transport routes. Data from the General Administration of Customs indicates that total trade value reached $418.7 million in January and February, compared to the same period last year. Beijing typically combines data for these months to mitigate fluctuations caused by the Lunar New Year holiday.
