Largest opportunity shown
China - Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$118.9B is the calculated three-year addressable value in the leading opportunity shown, alongside $111.0B of reported buyer imports.
Export market opportunity guide
Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea export opportunities
where to look next
Explore Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea's export markets, products, sectors, and regions. Compare reported trade with calculated opportunity indicators to decide where further research may be useful.
Latest exports$406.7M2024 reported value
3-year opportunity$3.0TCalculated addressable value
Buyer markets270Latest reported markets
Trade agreement partners0Reported agreements
Screened opportunities38,023Demand and history filters
Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea export opportunities
Where should Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea look for export growth?
The ranking combines buyer-market size, calculated projections, exporter position, access conditions, and observed history. It is a research starting point, not a guarantee of sales.
Current export position
$406.7M in reported exports
Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea has 270 active buyer markets in the latest reported trade profile.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with access
Use the addressable value to find scale, then review market share, buyer growth, suppliers, access indicators, and history before acting.
Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea export market overview
Explore export opportunities by market, product, and sector
This guide brings together reported trade data and calculated indicators to help exporters, advisors, sourcing teams, and market researchers decide where to investigate next.
Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea trades with buyer markets across every major region. The current profile shows $406.7M in reported exports for 2024, while the opportunity view highlights market and product combinations where buyer demand, growth, and exporter position may justify further research.
Use the tables to compare the size of each buyer market, Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea's current share, the gap to the peer benchmark, and recent demand growth. The 3-year CAGR shows average annual growth over the period. HS2 sectors group detailed product codes into broad product families.
Start with the largest opportunities, then check the current trade footprint, sector breadth, regional concentration, and market-watch signals. The calculated addressable opportunity is a screening indicator, not a confirmed order, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry. Product-level requirements, tariffs, buyers, logistics, and commercial conditions should be validated before making an export decision.
Current trade footprint
Where Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea already trades
Reported country, trade-route, and product data adds context around the calculated opportunity ranking.
Leading buyer marketsLatest reported exports
| Buyer market | Exports | Year-on-year | 3-year CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaCHN | $329.8M | +17.3% | +79.7% |
| PolandPOL | $9.2M | -3.3% | -1.1% |
| AustriaAUT | $6.7M | -31.1% | +1,037.8% |
| TogoTGO | $5.8M | +36.9% | +6.5% |
| ZimbabweZWE | $3.9M | +643.2% | +43.7% |
| SurinameSUR | $3.7M | +74.5% | -15.2% |
| IndiaIND | $3.7M | +277.2% | -13.8% |
| LuxembourgLUX | $3.1M | -54.6% | -23.8% |
Reported product sectors2024 exports by sector
| Sector | Exports | Trade balance | Products tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepared feathersHS2 67 | $180.4M | $6.3M | 7 |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | $46.5M | $46.5M | 7 |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | $26.4M | $26.0M | 30 |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | $22.2M | -$27.9M | 14 |
| Clocks and watchesHS2 91 | $16.4M | -$10.7M | 23 |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | $12.9M | $12.9M | 78 |
| Inorganic chemicalsHS2 28 | $11.4M | -$23.2M | 59 |
| Electrical machineryHS2 85 | $10.8M | $7.4M | 139 |
Top opportunities
Markets and products to review
The top 50 screened opportunities are ranked by calculated three-year addressable value. Reported trade and calculated indicators are labeled separately so the comparison is clear.
| Rank | Buyer market | Product | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer demand growth | Exporter share | Share gap | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChinaCHN | HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $118.9BCalculated indicator | +18.9% | 0.2% | 63.7% | |
| 2 | ChinaCHN | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $93.1BCalculated indicator | +18.1% | 0% | 35.8% | Slowing |
| 3 | ChinaCHN | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $65.7BCalculated indicator | +17.4% | 0% | 50.3% | Slowing |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $62.4BCalculated indicator | +24.6% | 0% | 67.5% | Slowing |
| 5 | ChinaCHN | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $61.4BCalculated indicator | +15.9% | 0% | 48.2% | Slowing |
| 6 | ChinaCHN | HS 260300Copper ores and concentrates | $35.3BCalculated indicator | +20.3% | 0% | 32.4% | Declining |
| 7 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $29.1BCalculated indicator | +7.1% | 0% | 40.4% | Declining |
| 8 | ChinaCHN | HS 720260Ferro-alloys: ferro-nickel | $24.7BCalculated indicator | +40.3% | 0% | 91.2% | |
| 9 | TurkeyTUR | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $23.6BCalculated indicator | +16.7% | 0.1% | 62.1% | Growing |
| 10 | TaiwanTWN | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $23.1BCalculated indicator | +8.4% | 0% | 45.2% | Growing |
| 11 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $21.3BCalculated indicator | +9.8% | 0% | 48.6% | Declining |
| 12 | MexicoMEX | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $18.4BCalculated indicator | +12.8% | 0% | 96.3% | Declining |
| 13 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $18.1BCalculated indicator | +10.6% | 0.1% | 32.1% | Stable |
| 14 | ChinaCHN | HS 740311Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $17.5BCalculated indicator | +17.5% | 0.1% | 35.7% | |
| 15 | SingaporeSGP | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $17.5BCalculated indicator | +4.4% | 0% | 53.4% | Growing |
| 16 | ChinaCHN | HS 270210Lignite: whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jet | $16.3BCalculated indicator | +47.5% | 0% | 89.5% | Declining |
| 17 | ChinaCHN | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $16.2BCalculated indicator | +24.7% | 0% | 26.6% | |
| 18 | IndiaIND | HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $14.8BCalculated indicator | +18.2% | 0% | 82.4% | |
| 19 | MexicoMEX | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $13.5BCalculated indicator | +16.9% | 0% | 73.4% | Declining |
| 20 | SingaporeSGP | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $13.0BCalculated indicator | +6.4% | 0% | 39.1% | Growing |
| 21 | ChinaCHN | HS 260600Aluminium ores and concentrates | $12.9BCalculated indicator | +29.3% | 0% | 75.2% | Slowing |
| 22 | RussiaRUS | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $12.3BCalculated indicator | +12.7% | 0% | 91.1% | Declining |
| 23 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $11.8BCalculated indicator | +12.2% | 0.3% | 31.8% | |
| 24 | CanadaCAN | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $11.8BCalculated indicator | +17.8% | 0% | 99.9% | Growing |
| 25 | AustraliaAUS | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $10.7BCalculated indicator | +13.8% | 0% | 29.2% | Growing |
| 26 | IndiaIND | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $10.5BCalculated indicator | +20.9% | 0% | 81.3% | Declining |
| 27 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $10.2BCalculated indicator | +10.1% | 0% | 44.8% | Declining |
| 28 | IndonesiaIDN | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $10.1BCalculated indicator | +10.6% | 0% | 57.9% | Growing |
| 29 | ChinaCHN | HS 852990Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $9.9BCalculated indicator | +7.9% | 0% | 50.3% | Declining |
| 30 | SloveniaSVN | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $9.7BCalculated indicator | +17.9% | 0% | 77.7% | Declining |
| 31 | GermanyDEU | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $9.7BCalculated indicator | +9.2% | 0.1% | 52% | |
| 32 | MexicoMEX | HS 840820Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87 | $9.3BCalculated indicator | +18.2% | 0% | 91.8% | |
| 33 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $8.8BCalculated indicator | +5.2% | 0% | 64.1% | Stable |
| 34 | RussiaRUS | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $8.5BCalculated indicator | +16.6% | 0% | 83.5% | Declining |
| 35 | GermanyDEU | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $8.4BCalculated indicator | +3.5% | 0% | 68.5% | Growing |
| 36 | JapanJPN | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $8.3BCalculated indicator | +2.6% | 0% | 64.4% | Declining |
| 37 | IndiaIND | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $8.2BCalculated indicator | +16.6% | 0% | 94.1% | Growing |
| 38 | ChinaCHN | HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $7.6BCalculated indicator | +8.7% | 0% | 46% | Slowing |
| 39 | MexicoMEX | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $7.5BCalculated indicator | +10.9% | 0% | 31.9% | Stable |
| 40 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $7.4BCalculated indicator | +5.6% | 0% | 72.2% | Stable |
| 41 | SingaporeSGP | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $7.3BCalculated indicator | +9.1% | 0% | 18.1% | Declining |
| 42 | TaiwanTWN | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $7.3BCalculated indicator | +5.8% | 0% | 22.4% | Declining |
| 43 | BrazilBRA | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $7.0BCalculated indicator | +9% | 0% | 52.2% | Stable |
| 44 | SingaporeSGP | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $6.9BCalculated indicator | +3.4% | 0% | 55.8% | Growing |
| 45 | United KingdomGBR | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $6.7BCalculated indicator | +7.5% | 0% | 57.4% | Slowing |
| 46 | ChinaCHN | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $6.7BCalculated indicator | +9.1% | 0% | 24.2% | Declining |
| 47 | ChinaCHN | HS 854129Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | $6.7BCalculated indicator | +19.4% | 0% | 47.2% | Declining |
| 48 | ChinaCHN | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $6.7BCalculated indicator | +8.8% | 0% | 29% | |
| 49 | MalaysiaMYS | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $6.5BCalculated indicator | +5.1% | 0% | 26.3% | Declining |
| 50 | IndiaIND | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $6.2BCalculated indicator | +15.4% | 0% | 37.4% | Stable |
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How to use this guide
Read the opportunity ranking beside current trade
A large calculated opportunity is more useful when it is compared with the exporter's current markets, product breadth, and trade-route exposure.
Product breadth
270 active buyer markets
The country profile reports 270 active markets and 0 trade-agreement partners in the latest available year.
Current trade base
$406.7M latest exports
Compare the current export base with the addressable opportunity rather than treating the projection as reported trade.
Market coverage
10 leading buyer markets
Reported trade-route and sector data provide a factual starting point for prioritizing deeper market research.
Export opportunity by sector
Which product sectors have the most room?
HS2 chapters show where screened market and product opportunities are concentrated by product family.
| Sector | Opportunities | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical machineryHS2 85 | 6,674 | $1.0T | $1.7T |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 7,107 | $388.3B | $719.8B |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 2,064 | $210.8B | $412.4B |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 28 | $186.5B | $214.1B |
| Other or unclassified productsOther or unclassified products | 80 | $165.6B | $310.7B |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 2,279 | $122.1B | $235.2B |
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruitsHS2 12 | 63 | $66.6B | $53.9B |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 551 | $57.5B | $63.5B |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 158 | $55.7B | $117.5B |
| Optical and medical instrumentsHS2 90 | 1,607 | $52.7B | $115.2B |
Buyer markets by region
Where is opportunity concentrated?
Regions group buyer markets to make the country's export opportunity landscape easier to compare.
East Asia
$1.0T calculated opportunity
1,853 screened opportunities across 6 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $1.6T.
Leading markets: China, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan, Taiwan, Mongolia
Europe
$729.9B calculated opportunity
8,603 screened opportunities across 38 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $1.6T.
Leading markets: Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Czechia
North America
$382.4B calculated opportunity
2,194 screened opportunities across 2 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $530.3B.
Leading markets: Mexico, Canada
Southeast Asia
$234.1B calculated opportunity
1,716 screened opportunities across 10 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $434.4B.
Leading markets: Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia
South Asia
$222.0B calculated opportunity
3,641 screened opportunities across 8 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $300.2B.
Leading markets: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Latin America and Caribbean
$148.6B calculated opportunity
8,019 screened opportunities across 26 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $228.6B.
Leading markets: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Honduras
Middle East
$123.6B calculated opportunity
3,110 screened opportunities across 14 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $207.0B.
Leading markets: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Lebanon
Africa
$84.1B calculated opportunity
4,685 screened opportunities across 46 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $125.3B.
Leading markets: Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya
Market watch
What could change the opportunity?
Current trade-route risk and new-market observations are shown separately from the historical opportunity ranking.
Markets to watchCurrent trade-route context
| Buyer market | Trade | Attention | Main factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaCHN | $316.1M | High attention | Volatile products account for the largest observed corridor exposure |
| TogoTGO | $4.6M | High attention | Tariff, distance or agreement conditions create market-access friction |
| ZimbabweZWE | $3.7M | High attention | Tariff, distance or agreement conditions create market-access friction |
| AustriaAUT | $5.3M | Watch | Tariff, distance or agreement conditions create market-access friction |
| IndiaIND | $3.0M | High attention | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| PolandPOL | $3.9M | Watch | Tariff, distance or agreement conditions create market-access friction |
New market signals
8 current observations
These observations identify recent product-market relationships that may deserve a closer look.
PolandHS 760120 · new
100AustriaHS 842952 · new
100AustriaHS 721049 · new
100AustriaHS 681599 · new
100BelgiumHS 847989 · new
100PolandHS 291739 · new
100How to read the numbers
Keep reported values separate from projections
This guide supports market research. It does not replace commercial validation, buyer conversations, or product-level due diligence.
Addressable opportunity
A calculated screening indicator based on buyer demand and exporter position. It is not a reported order value, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry.
Market share and gap
Share describes the exporter's position in the reported buyer market. The gap indicates room relative to the peer benchmark in the available data.
Screening and coverage
Opportunities shown here exceed $50.0K in latest buyer imports and have at least 3 observed trade years.
Frequently asked questions
Using the Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea export opportunity guide
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting the market, product, and sector comparisons.
What are the top export opportunities?
The leading opportunities are buyer-market and product combinations with the highest calculated three-year addressable value in the screened results. Review reported buyer imports, Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea's current share, demand growth, and market conditions before prioritizing one.
What does addressable opportunity mean?
It is a calculated indicator that compares buyer demand context with exporter position and available market signals. It helps prioritize research; it is not a confirmed order, forecast, or promise of sales.
How should exporters use this page?
Begin with a market and product that fits your capability, compare the current trade footprint and market-watch factors, then validate tariffs, buyers, standards, logistics, pricing, and competition at product level.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.