Sudan-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $80.44M total volume •Sudan surplus: $5.05M
Sudan → Jordan
$42.75M
Exports (2023)
Jordan → Sudan
$37.70M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$5.05M
Surplus for Sudan
Total Trade
$80.44M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Sudan and Jordan. 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-Jordan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Sudan → Jordan Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Sudan's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
Jordan → Sudan Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Sudan's import pattern from Jordan reveals strategic sourcingin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Sudan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken to Jordan, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $80.44M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Sudan-Jordan Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $80.44 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Sudan maintains a surplus of $5.05 million
- Export Focus: Sudan's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,, meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale), herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of subheading note 1 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
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 $80.44M 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, 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
Comparative Advantage
Sudan's specialization in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not brokencomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $80.44M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $80.44M 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 $80.44 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Sudan's trade surplus of $5.05 million 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 Sudan and Jordan represents a total trade volume of $80.44 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Sudan, with exports exceeding importsby $5.05 million.
Export Strengths
Sudan's exports to Jordan total $42.75 million, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $39.30M or91.9% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from Jordan amount to $37.70 million, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising52.9% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates 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