South Sudan-Canada Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $61,900 total volume •South Sudan surplus: $61,900

South SudanCanada

$61,900

Exports (2023)

CanadaSouth Sudan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$61,900

Surplus for South Sudan

Total Trade

$61,900

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

South SudanCanada Exports

$61,900
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
31.1% top product
1Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305
$19,260
31.1% of exports
2Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$14,360
23.2% of exports
3Salt (including table salt and denatured salt): pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution: sea water
$11,633
18.8% of exports
4Spices: mixtures of 2 or more products of different headings
$8,389
13.6% of exports
5Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted
$4,625
7.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

South Sudan's export portfolio to Canada demonstrates strategic specialization, with hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CanadaSouth Sudan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$838,463
Infinity% of imports
2Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$245,288
Infinity% of imports
3Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters
$197,087
Infinity% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$127,416
Infinity% of imports
5Aircraft and spacecraft: propellers and rotors and parts thereof
$67,593
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

South Sudan's import pattern from Canada reveals significant dependencyin aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

South Sudan demonstrates competitive strength in exportinghair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 to Canada, 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 $61,900 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: South Sudan-Canada Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $61.90 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: South Sudan maintains a surplus of $61.90 thousand
  • Export Focus: South Sudan's primary exports include hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, salt (including table salt and denatured salt): pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution: sea water
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Canada include aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers, gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters

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 $61,900 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 South Sudan leveraging its comparative advantages in hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305.

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

South Sudan's specialization in hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305complements Canada's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $61,900 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $61,900 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 $61.90 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 and aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

South Sudan's trade surplus of $61.90 thousand 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 fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, 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 hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 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 South Sudan and Canada represents a total trade volume of $61.90 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for South Sudan, with exports exceeding importsby $61.90 thousand.

Export Strengths

South Sudan's exports to Canada total $61.90 thousand, with competitive advantages in hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305, representing $19,260 or31.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Canada amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, with Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates South Sudan'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