Uganda-South Sudan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $560.00M total volume •Uganda surplus: $512.84M
Uganda → South Sudan
$536.42M
Exports (2023)
South Sudan → Uganda
$23.58M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$512.84M
Surplus for Uganda
Total Trade
$560.00M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Uganda and South Sudan. Green line shows exports from Uganda, red line shows imports.
Detailed Product Trade Analysis
Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Uganda-South Sudan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Uganda → South Sudan Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Uganda's export portfolio to South Sudan demonstrates strategic specialization, with cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
South Sudan → Uganda Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Uganda's import pattern from South Sudan reveals significant dependencyin ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Uganda demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured to South Sudan, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $560.00M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Uganda-South Sudan Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $560.00 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Uganda maintains a surplus of $512.84 million
- Export Focus: Uganda's primary exports include cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, cereal flour: of maize (corn), iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from South Sudan include ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel, plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres, fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5
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 $560.00M 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 Uganda leveraging its comparative advantages in cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured.
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
Uganda's specialization in cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially colouredcomplements South Sudan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $560.00M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $560.00M 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 $560.00 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured and ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Uganda's trade surplus of $512.84 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 Uganda and South Sudan represents a total trade volume of $560.00 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Uganda, with exports exceeding importsby $512.84 million.
Export Strengths
Uganda's exports to South Sudan total $536.42 million, with competitive advantages in cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, representing $44.49M or8.3% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from South Sudan amount to $23.58 million, highlighting economic interdependence in ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel, with Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel comprising62.5% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Uganda'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