Largest opportunity shown
China - Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$98.2B is the calculated three-year addressable value in the leading opportunity shown, alongside $291.6B of reported buyer imports.
Export market opportunity guide
South Sudan export opportunities
where to look next
Explore South Sudan's export markets, products, sectors, and regions. Compare reported trade with calculated opportunity indicators to decide where further research may be useful.
Latest exports$496.0M2024 reported value
3-year opportunity$321.3BCalculated addressable value
Buyer markets270Latest reported markets
Trade agreement partners0Reported agreements
Screened opportunities398Demand and history filters
South Sudan export opportunities
Where should South Sudan look for export growth?
The ranking combines buyer-market size, calculated projections, exporter position, access conditions, and observed history. It is a research starting point, not a guarantee of sales.
Current export position
$496.0M in reported exports
South Sudan has 270 active buyer markets in the latest reported trade profile.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with access
Use the addressable value to find scale, then review market share, buyer growth, suppliers, access indicators, and history before acting.
South Sudan export market overview
Explore export opportunities by market, product, and sector
This guide brings together reported trade data and calculated indicators to help exporters, advisors, sourcing teams, and market researchers decide where to investigate next.
South Sudan trades with buyer markets across every major region. The current profile shows $496.0M in reported exports for 2024, while the opportunity view highlights market and product combinations where buyer demand, growth, and exporter position may justify further research.
Use the tables to compare the size of each buyer market, South Sudan's current share, the gap to the peer benchmark, and recent demand growth. The 3-year CAGR shows average annual growth over the period. HS2 sectors group detailed product codes into broad product families.
Start with the largest opportunities, then check the current trade footprint, sector breadth, regional concentration, and market-watch signals. The calculated addressable opportunity is a screening indicator, not a confirmed order, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry. Product-level requirements, tariffs, buyers, logistics, and commercial conditions should be validated before making an export decision.
Current trade footprint
Where South Sudan already trades
Reported country, trade-route, and product data adds context around the calculated opportunity ranking.
Leading buyer marketsLatest reported exports
| Buyer market | Exports | Year-on-year | 3-year CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChinaCHN | $293.5M | -15.4% | +0.4% |
| SingaporeSGP | $154.9M | -24.1% | +23.7% |
| UgandaUGA | $33.3M | +47% | +60.8% |
| JapanJPN | $9.0M | -45.4% | -48.3% |
| FranceFRA | $1.3M | +175.7% | +256.3% |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $805.6K | +162.5% | +114.4% |
| UkraineUKR | $778.5K | +1,250.2% | +297.8% |
| IndiaIND | $770.8K | -39.5% | -6.8% |
Reported product sectors2024 exports by sector
| Sector | Exports | Trade balance | Products tracked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | $457.5M | $402.3M | 10 |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | $21.4M | -$35.8M | 97 |
| Fish and crustaceansHS2 03 | $4.1M | $3.5M | 29 |
| CopperHS2 74 | $2.6M | $1.5M | 24 |
| Lac, gums and vegetable extractsHS2 13 | $2.4M | $2.4M | 3 |
| Wood articlesHS2 44 | $2.3M | -$2.1M | 52 |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | $1.4M | -$31.0M | 95 |
| MachineryHS2 84 | $936.6K | -$191.3M | 369 |
Top opportunities
Markets and products to review
The top 50 screened opportunities are ranked by calculated three-year addressable value. Reported trade and calculated indicators are labeled separately so the comparison is clear.
| Rank | Buyer market | Product | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer demand growth | Exporter share | Share gap | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChinaCHN | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $98.2BCalculated indicator | +18.1% | 0.1% | 20.5% | Slowing |
| 2 | IndiaIND | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $73.0BCalculated indicator | +13.8% | 0% | 38.1% | Declining |
| 3 | JapanJPN | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $29.5BCalculated indicator | +2.9% | 0% | 42.9% | Declining |
| 4 | United Arab EmiratesARE | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $20.2BCalculated indicator | +43.7% | 0% | 12.9% | |
| 5 | ItalyITA | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $12.9BCalculated indicator | +5.3% | 0.3% | 28.4% | |
| 6 | AustraliaAUS | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $10.7BCalculated indicator | +13.8% | 0% | 29.2% | Growing |
| 7 | SingaporeSGP | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $8.7BCalculated indicator | +5.1% | 0.3% | 27.5% | Growing |
| 8 | SingaporeSGP | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $7.2BCalculated indicator | +9.1% | 0.2% | 17.9% | |
| 9 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $6.8BCalculated indicator | +11.1% | 0% | 80.3% | Slowing |
| 10 | ChinaCHN | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $5.2BCalculated indicator | +42.1% | 0% | 92.6% | |
| 11 | RussiaRUS | HS 841191Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $4.5BCalculated indicator | +23.6% | 0% | 96.1% | Declining |
| 12 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $3.9BCalculated indicator | -0.8% | 0% | 25.3% | Stable |
| 13 | CanadaCAN | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $3.6BCalculated indicator | +6.3% | 0% | 57.7% | |
| 14 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $3.2BCalculated indicator | +13.3% | 0% | 20.3% | Declining |
| 15 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | HS 848690Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories | $2.1BCalculated indicator | +16.1% | 0% | 30.5% | Growing |
| 16 | AustraliaAUS | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $1.6BCalculated indicator | +10.4% | 0% | 32.6% | |
| 17 | UgandaUGA | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $1.6BCalculated indicator | +28.4% | 0% | 77.7% | Declining |
| 18 | RussiaRUS | HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | $1.5BCalculated indicator | +9.7% | 0% | 71.7% | Slowing |
| 19 | South AfricaZAF | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $1.5BCalculated indicator | +6.3% | 0% | 68% | Growing |
| 20 | ThailandTHA | HS 732690Iron or steel: articles n.e.s. in heading no. 7326 | $1.4BCalculated indicator | +7.4% | 0% | 51.1% | Declining |
| 21 | CanadaCAN | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $1.2BCalculated indicator | +9.1% | 0% | 20.5% | |
| 22 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $1.2BCalculated indicator | +6.8% | 0% | 39.2% | Growing |
| 23 | SingaporeSGP | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $1.1BCalculated indicator | -1.5% | 0% | 26.9% | Declining |
| 24 | ThailandTHA | HS 392690Plastics: other articles n.e.s. in chapter 39 | $1.0BCalculated indicator | +5.7% | 0% | 54.1% | |
| 25 | CzechiaCZE | HS 392690Plastics: other articles n.e.s. in chapter 39 | $904.2MCalculated indicator | +10.5% | 0% | 37.8% | Declining |
| 26 | BelgiumBEL | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $846.0MCalculated indicator | +5.1% | 0% | 54.3% | Slowing |
| 27 | RussiaRUS | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $782.3MCalculated indicator | +4.8% | 2.8% | 77.7% | Growing |
| 28 | PakistanPAK | HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $695.1MCalculated indicator | +8.6% | 1.1% | 37.1% | |
| 29 | CanadaCAN | HS 490199Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | $561.8MCalculated indicator | +0% | 0% | 64.2% | |
| 30 | RussiaRUS | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $558.5MCalculated indicator | +19.6% | 0% | 90.5% | Declining |
| 31 | Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $549.6MCalculated indicator | +3.5% | 0% | 52.9% | Declining |
| 32 | DenmarkDNK | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $540.7MCalculated indicator | +4.4% | 0% | 45.6% | Declining |
| 33 | South AfricaZAF | HS 850440Electrical static converters | $476.4MCalculated indicator | +10.3% | 0% | 60.7% | Declining |
| 34 | RussiaRUS | HS 940540Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.s. in heading no. 9405 | $460.0MCalculated indicator | +10.3% | 0% | 89.1% | Declining |
| 35 | South AfricaZAF | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $451.4MCalculated indicator | +4.2% | 0% | 41.5% | Stable |
| 36 | RussiaRUS | HS 841480Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.s. in heading no. 8414 | $449.2MCalculated indicator | +8.8% | 0% | 71.1% | Stable |
| 37 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $429.7MCalculated indicator | +0.4% | 0% | 49.2% | |
| 38 | United Arab EmiratesARE | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $412.1MCalculated indicator | +2.8% | 0% | 94% | Declining |
| 39 | CzechiaCZE | HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds | $401.8MCalculated indicator | +11.2% | 0% | 29.4% | Declining |
| 40 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $386.3MCalculated indicator | +2.9% | 0% | 27.9% | Declining |
| 41 | DenmarkDNK | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $384.7MCalculated indicator | +9.6% | 0% | 96.7% | Growing |
| 42 | RussiaRUS | HS 848340Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters | $358.8MCalculated indicator | +12.5% | 0% | 80.8% | Declining |
| 43 | IrelandIRL | HS 847170Data processing machines: storage units | $340.1MCalculated indicator | -2.7% | 0% | 41.8% | Growing |
| 44 | SlovakiaSVK | HS 401110Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | $302.8MCalculated indicator | +15.5% | 0% | 23.1% | Declining |
| 45 | ChinaCHN | HS 440349Wood, tropical: (as specified in subheading note 1, chapter 44, customs tariff), n.e.s. in item no. 4403.41, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated | $295.8MCalculated indicator | +6.7% | 0% | 29.3% | Stable |
| 46 | RussiaRUS | HS 731815Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.s. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers | $279.0MCalculated indicator | +12.8% | 0% | 68.4% | Declining |
| 47 | UgandaUGA | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $271.0MCalculated indicator | +10.4% | 0% | 25.6% | Declining |
| 48 | UgandaUGA | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $262.0MCalculated indicator | +17.6% | 0% | 99.3% | Slowing |
| 49 | United Arab EmiratesARE | HS 071340Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $258.1MCalculated indicator | +13.6% | 0% | 85.9% | |
| 50 | RussiaRUS | HS 853710Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $256.6MCalculated indicator | +8.2% | 0% | 58.2% | Declining |
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How to use this guide
Read the opportunity ranking beside current trade
A large calculated opportunity is more useful when it is compared with the exporter's current markets, product breadth, and trade-route exposure.
Product breadth
270 active buyer markets
The country profile reports 270 active markets and 0 trade-agreement partners in the latest available year.
Current trade base
$496.0M latest exports
Compare the current export base with the addressable opportunity rather than treating the projection as reported trade.
Market coverage
10 leading buyer markets
Reported trade-route and sector data provide a factual starting point for prioritizing deeper market research.
Export opportunity by sector
Which product sectors have the most room?
HS2 chapters show where screened market and product opportunities are concentrated by product family.
| Sector | Opportunities | Addressable 3-year value | Buyer imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 5 | $222.3B | $550.9B |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 1 | $20.2B | $80.0B |
| Other or unclassified productsOther or unclassified products | 6 | $19.7B | $57.7B |
| Electrical machineryHS2 85 | 57 | $16.8B | $45.7B |
| HS2 sector 99HS2 99 | 16 | $13.9B | $11.0B |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 60 | $12.2B | $17.1B |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 10 | $4.9B | $7.4B |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 15 | $2.0B | $3.6B |
| Articles of iron or steelHS2 73 | 13 | $1.8B | $2.7B |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 21 | $711.5M | $821.3M |
Buyer markets by region
Where is opportunity concentrated?
Regions group buyer markets to make the country's export opportunity landscape easier to compare.
East Asia
$135.0B calculated opportunity
11 screened opportunities across 4 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $361.7B.
Leading markets: China, Japan, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Republic of Korea
South Asia
$74.0B calculated opportunity
15 screened opportunities across 2 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $132.5B.
Leading markets: India, Pakistan
Europe
$33.2B calculated opportunity
96 screened opportunities across 19 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $71.3B.
Leading markets: Italy, Russia, Netherlands, Czechia, Denmark
Middle East
$22.0B calculated opportunity
40 screened opportunities across 4 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $82.6B.
Leading markets: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel
Southeast Asia
$19.7B calculated opportunity
12 screened opportunities across 3 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $66.8B.
Leading markets: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia
North America
$18.2B calculated opportunity
7 screened opportunities across 2 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $37.2B.
Leading markets: USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, Canada
Oceania
$12.4B calculated opportunity
8 screened opportunities across 2 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $28.7B.
Leading markets: Australia, New Zealand
Africa
$6.7B calculated opportunity
208 screened opportunities across 10 buyer markets. Reported buyer imports total $8.3B.
Leading markets: Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia
Market watch
What could change the opportunity?
Current trade-route risk and new-market observations are shown separately from the historical opportunity ranking.
Markets to watchCurrent trade-route context
| Buyer market | Trade | Attention | Main factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| UgandaUGA | $21.5M | High attention | Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure |
| FranceFRA | $1.3M | High attention | Volatile products account for the largest observed corridor exposure |
| ChinaCHN | $293.5M | Stable | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| SingaporeSGP | $154.8M | Stable | Current trade remains materially below historical peaks |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $583.6K | Stable | Buyer-market concentration is the largest observed corridor exposure |
| UkraineUKR | $578.6K | Stable | Volatile products account for the largest observed corridor exposure |
New market signals
8 current observations
These observations identify recent product-market relationships that may deserve a closer look.
UgandaHS 730411 · new
100Switzerland, LiechtensteinHS 970500 · new
100USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsHS 970110 · new
100UzbekistanHS 330290 · new
100UgandaHS 740400 · new
100UgandaHS 010221 · new
100How to read the numbers
Keep reported values separate from projections
This guide supports market research. It does not replace commercial validation, buyer conversations, or product-level due diligence.
Addressable opportunity
A calculated screening indicator based on buyer demand and exporter position. It is not a reported order value, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry.
Market share and gap
Share describes the exporter's position in the reported buyer market. The gap indicates room relative to the peer benchmark in the available data.
Screening and coverage
Opportunities shown here exceed $50.0K in latest buyer imports and have at least 3 observed trade years.
Frequently asked questions
Using the South Sudan export opportunity guide
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting the market, product, and sector comparisons.
What are the top export opportunities?
The leading opportunities are buyer-market and product combinations with the highest calculated three-year addressable value in the screened results. Review reported buyer imports, South Sudan's current share, demand growth, and market conditions before prioritizing one.
What does addressable opportunity mean?
It is a calculated indicator that compares buyer demand context with exporter position and available market signals. It helps prioritize research; it is not a confirmed order, forecast, or promise of sales.
How should exporters use this page?
Begin with a market and product that fits your capability, compare the current trade footprint and market-watch factors, then validate tariffs, buyers, standards, logistics, pricing, and competition at product level.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.