South Sudan-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $31,673 total volume •South Sudan surplus: $31,673
South Sudan → Poland
$31,673
Exports (2023)
Poland → South Sudan
$0
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$31,673
Surplus for South Sudan
Total Trade
$31,673
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between South Sudan and Poland. 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-Poland commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
South Sudan → Poland Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
South Sudan's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strategic specialization, with plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
Poland → South Sudan Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
South Sudan's import pattern from Poland reveals significant dependencyin food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
South Sudan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingplastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers to Poland, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $31,673 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: South Sudan-Poland Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $31.67 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: South Sudan maintains a surplus of $31.67 thousand
- Export Focus: South Sudan's primary exports include plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers, soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11, machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland include food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 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 $31,673 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 plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
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
Comparative Advantage
South Sudan's specialization in plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymerscomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $31,673 bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $31,673 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
Trade Volume Impact
The $31.67 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers and food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
South Sudan's trade surplus of $31.67 thousand strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯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 Poland represents a total trade volume of $31.67 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for South Sudan, with exports exceeding importsby $31.67 thousand.
Export Strengths
South Sudan's exports to Poland total $31.67 thousand, with competitive advantages in plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers, representing $16,360 or51.7% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from Poland amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, with Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale 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

