Sudan-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $38.25M total volume •Sudan deficit: $38.25M

SudanBrazil

$0

Exports (2023)

BrazilSudan

$38.25M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$38.25M

Deficit for Sudan

Total Trade

$38.25M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SudanBrazil Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Gum Arabic
$29,134
Infinity% of exports
2Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$6,401
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sudan's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with gum arabic representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilSudan Imports

$38.25M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
62.0% concentration
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$23.71M
62.0% of imports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$7.50M
19.6% of imports
3Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen
$2.53M
6.6% of imports
4Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track laying
$603,526
1.6% of imports
5Harrows: disc harrows
$542,614
1.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sudan's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Sudan demonstrates competitive strength in exportinggum arabic to Brazil, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 2+ 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 $38.25M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sudan-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $38.25 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sudan maintains a deficit of $38.25 million
  • Export Focus: Sudan's primary exports include gum arabic, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen

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 $38.25M 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 Sudan leveraging its comparative advantages in gum arabic.

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

Sudan's specialization in gum arabiccomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $38.25M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $38.25M 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 $38.25 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in gum arabic and cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sudan's trade deficit of $38.25 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 communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, 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 gum arabic 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 Sudan and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $38.25 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sudan, with imports exceeding exportsby $38.25 million.

Export Strengths

Sudan's exports to Brazil total $0.00, with competitive advantages in gum arabic, representing $29,134 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $38.25 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, with Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed comprising62.0% of total imports.

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