Jordan-Sudan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $80.44M total volume •Jordan deficit: $5.05M

JordanSudan

$37.70M

Exports (2023)

SudanJordan

$42.75M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$5.05M

Deficit for Jordan

Total Trade

$80.44M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

JordanSudan Exports

$37.70M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
52.9% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$19.93M
52.9% of exports
2Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
$3.22M
8.6% of exports
3Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$2.07M
5.5% of exports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings
$1.90M
5.0% of exports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)
$1.25M
3.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Jordan's export portfolio to Sudan demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SudanJordan Imports

$42.75M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
91.9% concentration
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$39.30M
91.9% of imports
2Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,
$1.02M
2.4% of imports
3Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled
$534,532
1.3% of imports
4Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken
$526,173
1.2% of imports
5Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
$280,024
0.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Jordan's import pattern from Sudan reveals strategic sourcingin oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Jordan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Sudan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $80.44M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Jordan-Sudan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $80.44 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Jordan maintains a deficit of $5.05 million
  • Export Focus: Jordan's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale), herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of subheading note 1 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sudan include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,, meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $80.44M 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 Jordan leveraging its comparative advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged 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

Jordan's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Sudan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $80.44M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $80.44M 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 $80.44 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Jordan's trade deficit of $5.05 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged 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 Jordan and Sudan represents a total trade volume of $80.44 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Jordan, with imports exceeding exportsby $5.05 million.

Export Strengths

Jordan's exports to Sudan total $37.70 million, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $19.93M or52.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sudan amount to $42.75 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, with Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken comprising91.9% of total imports.

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