Goods exports in Sudan
Sudan: Goods exports was 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
4.36 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 13.3%
World rank
127th
of 200 countries
All-time high
11.67 billion BoP, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
213.40 million BoP, current US$
in 1992
Years of data
46
1977–2022
Goods exports in Sudan, 1977–2022
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods exports in Sudan is 4.36 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 13.3% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Sudan peaked at 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 213.40 million BoP, current US$, in 1992.
Sudan ranks 127th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods exports in Sudan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 658.23 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 563.00 million BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1979 | 514.05 million BoP, current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 689.40 million BoP, current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1981 | 792.74 million BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 400.86 million BoP, current US$ | -49.4% |
| 1983 | 514.23 million BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1984 | 519.00 million BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 444.23 million BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 326.76 million BoP, current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1987 | 265.04 million BoP, current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1988 | 427.00 million BoP, current US$ | +61.1% |
| 1989 | 544.37 million BoP, current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 326.50 million BoP, current US$ | -40.0% |
| 1991 | 302.50 million BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 213.40 million BoP, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 306.30 million BoP, current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1994 | 523.90 million BoP, current US$ | +71.0% |
| 1995 | 555.70 million BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 620.30 million BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 594.20 million BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 595.70 million BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 780.10 million BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2000 | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +131.6% |
| 2001 | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2004 | 3.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +48.6% |
| 2005 | 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 8.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +57.0% |
| 2008 | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.4% |
| 2009 | 8.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2010 | 11.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2011 | 10.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 4.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -60.1% |
| 2013 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2014 | 4.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 3.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2016 | 3.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 4.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2018 | 3.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 3.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 5.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2022 | 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion BoP, current US$, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.05 billion BoP, current US$, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 578.43 million BoP, current US$ | 514.05 million BoP, current US$ | 658.23 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 492.36 million BoP, current US$ | 265.04 million BoP, current US$ | 792.74 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 481.86 million BoP, current US$ | 213.40 million BoP, current US$ | 780.10 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 54.24 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 548.20 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -4.41 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Sudan?
- Goods exports in Sudan was 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 213.40 million BoP, current US$ in 1992.
- How does Sudan rank for goods exports?
- Sudan ranks 127th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.