U.S. Exports
$443K
U.S. Imports: $97
Surplus of $443K (net exporter)
The United States imported $97/month and exported $443K/month with South Sudan as of April 2026, covering 2 product categories.
U.S. goods imports from South Sudan of $97 in April 2026 ran 100% below the year-to-date monthly average of $523K.
South Sudan, one of the world's newest nations, has an extremely limited trade relationship with the United States, with exports almost entirely confined to crude oil — a sector complicated by ongoing internal conflict and infrastructure constraints. US import volumes from South Sudan are negligible, and the country's political and humanitarian situation introduces significant counterparty and supply-chain risk. Trade professionals should conduct careful due diligence on sanctions exposure and operational feasibility before considering South Sudan as an origin.
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The US has imposed targeted sanctions on specific individuals and entities connected to South Sudan's conflict, administered by OFAC. While there is no comprehensive embargo equivalent to some other countries, importers must screen counterparties carefully against current OFAC designations and monitor for any changes in the sanctions landscape.
Beyond sanctions screening, South Sudan presents significant logistical challenges: landlocked geography, limited port access, underdeveloped infrastructure, and ongoing security concerns all complicate supply-chain operations. These factors make South Sudan a high-risk, low-volume origin for virtually all commodity categories.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $97 |
| 2 | GUM ARABIC | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRUCTURES AND PARTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL | $155K |
| 2 | METHYL BROMIDE (BROMOMETHANE) | $109K |
| 3 | DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I. | $65K |
| 4 | ARTICLES DONATED FOR RELIEF ETC., NESOI, EXPORTS | $33K |
| 5 | WEARING APPAREL, DONATED FOR RELIEF ETC, EXPORTS | $18K |
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$92.0M
Services Imports
$50.0M