Largest market shown
Netherlands
$65.0B calculated opportunity across 42 screened products.
Regional export playbook
Sudan in Europe
where to look next
Compare buyer markets, access conditions, and product opportunities across Europe. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
3-year opportunity$251.5BCalculated addressable value
Buyer markets22Markets with qualifying rows
FTA markets0Reported access indicator
Avg. distance4,382 kmAverage reported distance
Avg. entry days11Business entry indicator
Europe regional view
Should Sudan focus here?
The answer depends on demand, product fit, access, competition, and route economics. This playbook shows where the available trade signals are strongest.
Regional footprint
22 buyer markets
Reported trade and access indicators are available for the qualifying markets shown below.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with access
Start with the strongest markets, then validate buyers, tariffs, standards, logistics, and competition at product level.
Market comparison
Which markets deserve a closer look?
Markets are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity across the qualifying products in this regional view.
| Market | Opportunity | Products | FTA | Distance | Entry days | Top product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NetherlandsNLD | $65.0B | 42 | Not reported | 4,765 km | 4 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| GermanyDEU | $59.7B | 54 | Not reported | 4,598 km | 8 | Product not reported |
| FranceFRA | $33.0B | 58 | Not reported | 4,612 km | 4 | Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 |
| United KingdomGBR | $24.4B | 38 | Not reported | 4,942 km | 5 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | $21.6B | 20 | Not reported | 4,194 km | 10 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) |
| ItalyITA | $19.7B | 16 | Not reported | 3,504 km | 11 | Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude |
| SwedenSWE | $5.2B | 16 | Not reported | 5,015 km | 8 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks |
| IrelandIRL | $4.0B | 5 | Not reported | 5,391 km | 11 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale |
| SpainESP | $3.3B | 7 | Not reported | 4,459 km | 13 | Product not reported |
| RussiaRUS | $3.2B | 8 | Not reported | 4,496 km | 10 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves |
| CzechiaCZE | $3.1B | 7 | Not reported | 4,177 km | 25 | Communication 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 |
| BelgiumBEL | $3.1B | 17 | Not reported | 4,665 km | 5 | Copper: waste and scrap |
| DenmarkDNK | $1.8B | 6 | Not reported | 4,779 km | 4 | Communication 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 |
| HungaryHUN | $1.0B | 2 | Not reported | 3,767 km | 7 | Communication 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 |
| UkraineUKR | $981.1M | 7 | Not reported | 3,885 km | 7 | Electrical static converters |
| AustriaAUT | $971.9M | 5 | Not reported | 3,926 km | 21 | Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 |
| FinlandFIN | $325.8M | 2 | Not reported | 5,000 km | 13 | Communication 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 |
| PolandPOL | $300.5M | 2 | Not reported | 4,210 km | 37 | Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.s. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers |
| BulgariaBGR | $285.6M | 2 | Not reported | 3,144 km | 23 | Copper: waste and scrap |
| PortugalPRT | $177.2M | 2 | Not reported | 4,807 km | 7 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter |
| BelarusBLR | $131.7M | 2 | Not reported | 4,285 km | 9 | Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 |
| SloveniaSVN | $67.6M | 1 | Not reported | 3,789 km | 8 | Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts |
Top regional opportunities
Products and markets to review
The rows below are screened by reported buyer demand, exporter position, and available history. Calculated opportunity is a research signal, not a forecast.
| Rank | Market | Product | Opportunity | Buyer growth | Current share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $18.5B | +6.5% | +0.0% |
| 2 | Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $17.3B | +12.8% | +0.0% |
| 3 | ItalyITA | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $12.7B | +5.3% | +0.6% |
| 4 | GermanyDEU | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $12.3B | +5.8% | +0.0% |
| 5 | GermanyDEU | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $9.0B | +4.4% | +0.0% |
| 6 | NetherlandsNLD | 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 | $7.3B | +4.0% | +0.0% |
| 7 | United KingdomGBR | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $6.7B | +7.5% | +0.0% |
| 8 | FranceFRA | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $5.9B | +6.0% | +0.0% |
| 9 | GermanyDEU | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $5.6B | +5.8% | +0.0% |
| 10 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $5.3B | +6.9% | +0.0% |
| 11 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 300215Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | $5.2B | +7.7% | +0.0% |
| 12 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $4.9B | +13.3% | +0.0% |
| 13 | NetherlandsNLD | HS 300214Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | $4.9B | +35.7% | +0.0% |
| 14 | GermanyDEU | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $4.8B | +8.6% | +0.0% |
| 15 | FranceFRA | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $4.7B | +9.5% | +0.0% |
| 16 | GermanyDEU | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $4.2B | +7.0% | +0.0% |
| 17 | FranceFRA | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $3.8B | +7.2% | +0.0% |
| 18 | United KingdomGBR | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $3.5B | +4.3% | +0.0% |
| 19 | ItalyITA | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $3.3B | +5.4% | +0.0% |
| 20 | IrelandIRL | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $3.2B | +10.9% | +0.0% |
Sector opportunities
Which product families lead?
HS2 groups make it easier to compare broad product families before moving to individual HS6 products.
HS2 85
HS2 sector 85
52 screened products with $102.7B of reported buyer imports.
$42.3BCalculated opportunity · +7.0% average growthHS2 27
HS2 sector 27
3 screened products with $126.9B of reported buyer imports.
$40.2BCalculated opportunity · +5.4% average growthHS2 30
HS2 sector 30
16 screened products with $68.2B of reported buyer imports.
$27.5BCalculated opportunity · +11.1% average growthHS2 71
HS2 sector 71
7 screened products with $106.2B of reported buyer imports.
$26.1BCalculated opportunity · +7.6% average growthHS2 00
HS2 sector 00
4 screened products with $59.4B of reported buyer imports.
$24.7BCalculated opportunity · +7.5% average growthHS2 84
HS2 sector 84
44 screened products with $48.9B of reported buyer imports.
$20.8BCalculated opportunity · +3.7% average growthHS2 88
HS2 sector 88
13 screened products with $39.6B of reported buyer imports.
$18.5BCalculated opportunity · +7.3% average growthHS2 90
HS2 sector 90
32 screened products with $30.6B of reported buyer imports.
$11.3BCalculated opportunity · +6.7% average growthFrequently asked questions
Using the Europe export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting regional market and product comparisons.
Should Sudan focus on this region?
Use the market ranking as a starting point, then check product fit, buyer requirements, route costs, tariffs, standards, and competitive conditions.
What does calculated opportunity mean?
It is a screening indicator built from demand and exporter-position signals. It is not a confirmed order, sales forecast, or guarantee of market entry.
How should exporters use this page?
Prioritize one market and product combination, then validate buyers, compliance, logistics, pricing, and continuity before making a commercial decision.
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.