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About North Korea

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The main sale from Mexico to North Korea in 2024 was The other Sugars, Including Lactose, Maltose, Glucose and Fructose (Levulose) Chemically Pure, Solid State; Sugar Syrups not Containing Added Flavoring or Coloring Matter; Artificial Honey, whether or not Mixed with Natural Honey; Caramel (US$51.1k). The main origins of sales to North Korea were Jalisco (US$51.1k) and Ciudad de México (US$3.95k).

The main product bought by Mexico from North Korea in 2024 was Carboxyamide Function; Amide Compounds with Carbonic Acid Function (US$68.6k). The main destinations of purchases made to North Korea were Ciudad de México (US$86.4k), Guanajuato (US$16.9k), and Baja California (US$9.14k).

Regarding remittances, in the third quarter of 2025, Mexico received US$0 in remittances from North Korea, while North Korea received US$0 in remittances from Mexico.

Commercial Exchange

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The icons show the percentage share of North Korea in Mexico's imports and exports, as well as the net trade balance between the two countries.

Data provided by Bank of Mexico.

Net International Exchange

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In September 2025, the exports from Mexico to North Korea were US$29.4k, while imports reached US$2.33k. The above results in a trade balance of US$27.1k.

Annual International Trade

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The main sale from Mexico to North Korea in 2024 was The other Sugars, Including Lactose, Maltose, Glucose and Fructose (Levulose) Chemically Pure, Solid State; Sugar Syrups not Containing Added Flavoring or Coloring Matter; Artificial Honey, whether or not Mixed with Natural Honey; Caramel (US$51.1k). The main origins of sales to North Korea were Jalisco (US$51.1k) and Ciudad de México (US$3.95k).

The main product bought by Mexico from North Korea in 2024 was Carboxyamide Function; Amide Compounds with Carbonic Acid Function (US$68.6k). The main destinations of purchases made to North Korea were Ciudad de México (US$86.4k), Guanajuato (US$16.9k), and Baja California (US$9.14k).

Monthly International Trade

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The main sale from Mexico to North Korea in September 2025 was Coffee, whether Roasted or Decaffeinated; Coffee Husks and Skins; Coffee Substitutes Containing Coffee in any Proportion (US$29.4k). The main origins of sales to North Korea were Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (US$29.4k).

The main product bought by Mexico from North Korea in September 2025 was Frames (Frames) of Spectacles (Eyeglasses) or Similar Items and Parts (US$1.37k). The main destinations of purchases made to North Korea were Chihuahua (US$1.37k), Estado de México (US$797), and Ciudad de México (US$158).

Net Trade Balance

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In 2024, the states with the highest commercial exchange (exports minus imports) with were Jalisco (US$51.1k), Querétaro (-US$10), and Nuevo León (-US$16).

Evolution of the Amount of Remittances

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The chart compares the evolution of remittances sent from Mexico to North Korea and the remittances that Mexico receives from North Korea.

In the third quarter of 2025, Mexico received US$0 in remittances from North Korea, while North Korea received US$0 in remittances from Mexico.