Sudan
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USA

Sudan-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $67.73M total volume •Sudan deficit: $40.84M

Sudan → USA

$13.45M

Exports (2023)

USA → Sudan

$54.28M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$40.84M

Deficit for Sudan

Total Trade

$67.73M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Sudan → USA Exports

$13.45M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
93.3% top product
1Gum Arabic
$12.55M
93.3% of exports
2Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$643,977
4.8% of exports
3Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301
$132,001
1.0% of exports
4Flowers, cut: flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
$32,436
0.2% of exports
5Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$28,811
0.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

USA → Sudan Imports

$54.28M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
31.6% concentration
1Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed
$17.15M
31.6% of imports
2Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$11.81M
21.8% of imports
3Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$8.57M
15.8% of imports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$7.08M
13.1% of imports
5Seeds of forage plants: lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$3.68M
6.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sudan's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin cereals: grain sorghum, 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 USA, 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 $67.73M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sudan-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $67.73 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sudan maintains a deficit of $40.84 million
  • Export Focus: Sudan's primary exports include gum arabic, oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried

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 $67.73M 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 USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $67.73M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $67.73M 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 $67.73 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: grain sorghum, 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 $40.84 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: grain sorghum, 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $67.73 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sudan, with imports exceeding exportsby $40.84 million.

Export Strengths

Sudan's exports to USA total $13.45 million, with competitive advantages in gum arabic, representing $12.55M or93.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $54.28 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed, with Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed comprising31.6% of total imports.

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