Türkiye-Sudan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $495.07M total volume •Türkiye surplus: $205.78M

TürkiyeSudan

$350.43M

Exports (2023)

SudanTürkiye

$144.64M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$205.78M

Surplus for Türkiye

Total Trade

$495.07M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Türkiye and Sudan. Green line shows exports from Türkiye, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Türkiye-Sudan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

TürkiyeSudan Exports

$350.43M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
19.9% top product
1Wheat or meslin flour
$69.83M
19.9% of exports
2Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$59.23M
16.9% of exports
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 exports
4Yeasts: active
$18.43M
5.3% of exports
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 exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Türkiye's export portfolio to Sudan demonstrates strategic specialization, with wheat or meslin flour representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SudanTürkiye Imports

$144.64M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
78.6% concentration
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$113.66M
78.6% of imports
2Cotton: not carded or combed
$17.96M
12.4% of imports
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 imports
4Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
$2.33M
1.6% of imports
5Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$2.26M
1.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Türkiye's import pattern from Sudan reveals significant dependencyin oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Türkiye demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwheat or meslin flour to Sudan, 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: Türkiye-Sudan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $495.07 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Türkiye maintains a surplus of $205.78 million
  • Export Focus: Türkiye's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sudan 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)

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 Türkiye leveraging its comparative advantages in wheat or meslin flour.

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

Türkiye's specialization in wheat or meslin flourcomplements Sudan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken.

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

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Türkiye's trade surplus of $205.78 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: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, 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 wheat or meslin flour 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 Türkiye and Sudan represents a total trade volume of $495.07 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Türkiye, with exports exceeding importsby $205.78 million.

Export Strengths

Türkiye's exports to Sudan total $350.43 million, with competitive advantages in wheat or meslin flour, representing $69.83M or19.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sudan amount to $144.64 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, with Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken comprising78.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Türkiye'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