Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$15.1M
U.S. Exports
$39.1M
Surplus of $24.0M (net exporter)
The United States imported $15.1M/month and exported $39.1M/month with Syria as of August 2026, covering 85 product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.4M from Syria. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $24.0M with Syria, exporting 2.6× as much as it imported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Syria in August 2026 (preliminary) were 2988% higher, and exports to Syria were 4942% higher. U.S. goods imports from Syria of $15.1M in August 2026 ran 575% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Syria is subject to extensive US and international sanctions due to the ongoing conflict and the Assad government's actions, making most commercial trade with Syria prohibited for US persons. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, with very limited humanitarian exceptions. Trade professionals must conduct thorough due diligence and obtain appropriate licenses before any engagement with Syrian counterparts.
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Generally no. Syria is subject to comprehensive US sanctions under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations administered by OFAC. Most transactions involving Syria, Syrian nationals, or Syrian entities are prohibited without a specific OFAC license, with limited exceptions for certain humanitarian goods.
OFAC general licenses permit certain exports of food, medicine, and medical devices to Syria for humanitarian purposes. Exporters must still comply with EAR and other applicable regulations and should review current OFAC guidance before proceeding.
Prior to the conflict, Syria's key exports included crude oil, refined petroleum, phosphates, cotton, and agricultural products. Its main imports were machinery, transport equipment, food, and chemicals.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$247.0M
Services Imports
$97.0M
The top U.S. imports from Syria are Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils, Prepared or Preserved Olives (Not Frozen, Not in Vinegar) and Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.5M | |
| 2 | $86K | |
| 3 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · SPECIAL IMPORT PROVISIONS, NESOI | $85K |
| 4 | $71K | |
| 5 | $65K | |
| 6 | $36K | |
| 7 | $26K | |
| 8 | $26K | |
| 9 | $23K | |
| 10 | $17K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.3M | |
| 2 | $212K | |
| 3 |
| $170K |
| 4 | $132K |
| 5 | $130K |
| 6 | $62K |
| 7 | $32K |
| 8 | $24K |
| 9 | $14K |
| 10 | $8K |