Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$1
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$692K
August 2026
Trade surplus
$692K
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $1 from South Sudan and exported $692K to it, across 2 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.3M from South Sudan and exported $29.6M to it. U.S. goods imports from South Sudan of $1 in August 2026 ran 100% below the year-to-date monthly average of $262K.
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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The top U.S. imports from South Sudan are Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions and Gum Arabic, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $1 |
| 2 | $0 |
| $109K |
| 4 | $46K |
| 5 | $22K |
| 6 | Donated Wearing Apparel for Relief or CharityChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $14K |
| 7 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts | $13K |
| 8 | $13K |
| 9 | $6K |
| 10 | Articles Donated for Relief or Charity (Exports, NESOI) | $5K |
Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$40.0M
Services Imports
$34.0M