Canada-Sudan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $53.36M total volume •Canada surplus: $53.36M

CanadaSudan

$53.36M

Exports (2023)

SudanCanada

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$53.36M

Surplus for Canada

Total Trade

$53.36M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Canada and Sudan. Green line shows exports from Canada, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Canada-Sudan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

CanadaSudan Exports

$53.36M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
93.3% top product
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$49.80M
93.3% of exports
2Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.11M
2.1% of exports
3Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
$428,663
0.8% of exports
4Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$334,378
0.6% of exports
5Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$320,971
0.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Canada's export portfolio to Sudan demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SudanCanada Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof
$84,552
Infinity% of imports
2Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$40,326
Infinity% of imports
3Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$13,945
Infinity% of imports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$9,680
Infinity% of imports
5Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466
$4,832
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Canada's import pattern from Sudan reveals significant dependencyin metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Canada demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed to Sudan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $53.36M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Canada-Sudan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $53.36 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Canada maintains a surplus of $53.36 million
  • Export Focus: Canada's primary exports include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (inn) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sudan include metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof, wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $53.36M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Canada leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Canada's specialization in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seedcomplements Sudan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $53.36M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $53.36M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $53.36 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed and metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Canada's trade surplus of $53.36 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (inn) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Canada and Sudan represents a total trade volume of $53.36 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Canada, with exports exceeding importsby $53.36 million.

Export Strengths

Canada's exports to Sudan total $53.36 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, representing $49.80M or93.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sudan amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof, with Metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Canada's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023