Sudan-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $495.07M total volume •Sudan deficit: $205.78M

SudanTürkiye

$144.64M

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeSudan

$350.43M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$205.78M

Deficit for Sudan

Total Trade

$495.07M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SudanTürkiye Exports

$144.64M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
78.6% top product
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$113.66M
78.6% of exports
2Cotton: not carded or combed
$17.96M
12.4% of exports
3Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)
$3.47M
2.4% of exports
4Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
$2.33M
1.6% of exports
5Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$2.26M
1.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sudan's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeSudan Imports

$350.43M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
19.9% concentration
1Wheat or meslin flour
$69.83M
19.9% of imports
2Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$59.23M
16.9% of imports
3Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$23.77M
6.8% of imports
4Yeasts: active
$18.43M
5.3% of imports
5Soap 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)
$6.73M
1.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

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

Sudan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken 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 $495.07M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sudan-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $495.07 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sudan maintains a deficit of $205.78 million
  • Export Focus: Sudan's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, cotton: not carded or combed, tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include wheat or meslin flour, vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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 $495.07M 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

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Comparative Advantage

Sudan's specialization in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not brokencomplements 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 $495.07M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $495.07M 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 $495.07 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken and wheat or meslin flour demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sudan's trade deficit of $205.78 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 cotton: not carded or combed 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $495.07 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sudan, with imports exceeding exportsby $205.78 million.

Export Strengths

Sudan's exports to Türkiye total $144.64 million, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $113.66M or78.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $350.43 million, highlighting economic interdependence in wheat or meslin flour, with Wheat or meslin flour comprising19.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates 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