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South Sudan-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $24.64M total volume •South Sudan deficit: $24.64M

South SudanTürkiye

$0

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeSouth Sudan

$24.64M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$24.64M

Deficit for South Sudan

Total Trade

$24.64M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between South Sudan and Türkiye. 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-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

South SudanTürkiye Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
$2,695
Infinity% of exports
2Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26)
$755
Infinity% of exports
3Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$707
Infinity% of exports
4Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus: n.e.c. in chapter 85
$300
Infinity% of exports
5Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)
$253
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

South Sudan's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strategic specialization, with monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeSouth Sudan Imports

$24.64M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
32.1% concentration
1Wheat or meslin flour
$7.91M
32.1% of imports
2Machines: for mixing mineral substances with bitumen
$1.27M
5.1% of imports
3Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts
$1.12M
4.5% of imports
4Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood
$807,008
3.3% of imports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$804,158
3.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

South Sudan's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin wheat or meslin flour, 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 exportingmonumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape to Türkiye, 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 $24.64M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: South Sudan-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $24.64 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: South Sudan maintains a deficit of $24.64 million
  • Export Focus: South Sudan's primary exports include monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26), engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include wheat or meslin flour, machines: for mixing mineral substances with bitumen, machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts

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 $24.64M 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 monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.

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 monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shapecomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in wheat or meslin flour.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $24.64M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $24.64M 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 $24.64 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape and wheat or meslin flour demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

South Sudan's trade deficit of $24.64 million 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 sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on wheat or meslin flour, 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 monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $24.64 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for South Sudan, with imports exceeding exportsby $24.64 million.

Export Strengths

South Sudan's exports to Türkiye total $0.00, with competitive advantages in monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, representing $2,695 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $24.64 million, highlighting economic interdependence in wheat or meslin flour, with Wheat or meslin flour comprising32.1% of total imports.

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