South Sudan-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $31,673 total volume •South Sudan surplus: $31,673

South SudanPoland

$31,673

Exports (2023)

PolandSouth 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 SudanPoland Exports

$31,673
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
51.7% top product
1Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
$16,360
51.7% of exports
2Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$7,268
22.9% of exports
3Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
$4,735
14.9% of exports
4Castors: with mountings, of base metal
$3,073
9.7% of exports
5Iron or steel: threaded nuts
$81
0.3% of exports

🎯 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.

PolandSouth Sudan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$1.13M
Infinity% of imports
2Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen
$401,654
Infinity% of imports
3Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$159,334
Infinity% of imports
4Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$136,643
Infinity% of imports
5Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA
$92,632
Infinity% of imports

📦 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

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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.

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 $31,673 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

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

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 $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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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 ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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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

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Trade Volume Impact

The $31.67 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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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.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

South Sudan's trade surplus of $31.67 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 soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, 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 plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers 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 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