Sudan Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
IGADbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
GAFTAbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Gold
Crude oil
Sesame
Cotton
Gum arabic
Livestock
Competitive Advantages
Proximity to European marketsMediterranean shipping routesEnergy sector expertiseRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
COMESA preferential access✓
GAFTA benefits✓
Agricultural export supportRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideECTN Required
Shipments to Sudan require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
SPC
Cost:
$100-150 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with Export Development Council
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Sudan
Sudan Export Development Council
Export Authoritywww.sedc.gov.sd
+249 183 77 0191
Sudan Customs Authority
CustomsSudanese Standards and Metrology Organization
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Sudan's trade requirements?
