Sudan-Pakistan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $31.59M total volume •Sudan surplus: $31.59M

SudanPakistan

$31.59M

Exports (2023)

PakistanSudan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$31.59M

Surplus for Sudan

Total Trade

$31.59M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SudanPakistan Exports

$31.59M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
58.5% top product
1Cotton: not carded or combed
$18.48M
58.5% of exports
2Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$12.56M
39.7% of exports
3Lead: unwrought, refined
$295,033
0.9% of exports
4Gum Arabic
$136,105
0.4% of exports
5Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,
$83,653
0.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sudan's export portfolio to Pakistan demonstrates strategic specialization, with cotton: not carded or combed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PakistanSudan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted
$10.19M
Infinity% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$3.12M
Infinity% of imports
3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$2.34M
Infinity% of imports
4Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.81M
Infinity% of imports
5Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres
$1.66M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sudan's import pattern from Pakistan reveals significant dependencyin tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted, 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 exportingcotton: not carded or combed to Pakistan, 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 $31.59M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sudan-Pakistan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $31.59 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sudan maintains a surplus of $31.59 million
  • Export Focus: Sudan's primary exports include cotton: not carded or combed, vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, lead: unwrought, refined
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Pakistan include tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

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 $31.59M 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 cotton: not carded or combed.

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 cotton: not carded or combedcomplements Pakistan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $31.59M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $31.59M 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 $31.59 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cotton: not carded or combed and tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sudan's trade surplus of $31.59 million 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 vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted, 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 cotton: not carded or combed 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 Pakistan represents a total trade volume of $31.59 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Sudan, with exports exceeding importsby $31.59 million.

Export Strengths

Sudan's exports to Pakistan total $31.59 million, with competitive advantages in cotton: not carded or combed, representing $18.48M or58.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Pakistan amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted, with Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted comprisingInfinity% 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