Sudan-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $82.77M total volume •Sudan deficit: $82.77M

SudanIndonesia

$0

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaSudan

$82.77M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$82.77M

Deficit for Sudan

Total Trade

$82.77M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SudanIndonesia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,
$1.14M
Infinity% of exports
2Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other
$199,905
Infinity% of exports
3Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
$55,350
Infinity% of exports
4Gum Arabic
$18,403
Infinity% of exports
5Nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
$14,400
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sudan's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaSudan Imports

$82.77M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
43.6% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$36.11M
43.6% of imports
2Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
$10.60M
12.8% of imports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon
$5.34M
6.5% of imports
4Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide
$4.56M
5.5% of imports
5Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment: for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like)
$3.81M
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sudan's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 exportingground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, to Indonesia, 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 $82.77M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sudan-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $82.77 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sudan maintains a deficit of $82.77 million
  • Export Focus: Sudan's primary exports include ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,, refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other, skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon

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 $82.77M 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 ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,.

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 ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,complements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $82.77M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $82.77M 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 $82.77 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, and vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sudan's trade deficit of $82.77 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 refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, 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 Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $82.77 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sudan, with imports exceeding exportsby $82.77 million.

Export Strengths

Sudan's exports to Indonesia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,, representing $1.14M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $82.77 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprising43.6% of total imports.

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