France-South Sudan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $477,984 total volume •France deficit: $477,984

FranceSouth Sudan

$0

Exports (2023)

South SudanFrance

$477,984

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$477,984

Deficit for France

Total Trade

$477,984

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

FranceSouth Sudan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$1.09M
Infinity% of exports
2Communication 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
$602,732
Infinity% of exports
3Pumps: rotary positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids
$387,442
Infinity% of exports
4Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)
$199,514
Infinity% of exports
5Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37
$91,840
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

France's export portfolio to South Sudan demonstrates strategic specialization, with food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

South SudanFrance Imports

$477,984
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
98.3% concentration
1Gum Arabic
$469,727
98.3% of imports
2Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors
$3,621
0.8% of imports
3Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods
$3,561
0.7% of imports
4Suits: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$509
0.1% of imports
5Hair preparations: shampoos
$255
0.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

France's import pattern from South Sudan reveals significant dependencyin gum arabic, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

France demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfood preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale to South 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 $477,984 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: France-South Sudan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $477.98 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: France maintains a deficit of $477.98 thousand
  • Export Focus: France's primary exports include food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, communication 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, pumps: rotary positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from South Sudan include gum arabic, reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors, plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods

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 $477,984 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 France leveraging its comparative advantages in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.

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

France's specialization in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail salecomplements South Sudan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in gum arabic.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $477,984 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $477,984 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 $477.98 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale and gum arabic demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

France's trade deficit of $477.98 thousand impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in communication 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on gum arabic, 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 food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale 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 France and South Sudan represents a total trade volume of $477.98 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for France, with imports exceeding exportsby $477.98 thousand.

Export Strengths

France's exports to South Sudan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, representing $1.09M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from South Sudan amount to $477.98 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in gum arabic, with Gum Arabic comprising98.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates France's strategic sourcing from South Sudan. 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