Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 8.04 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.04 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 38.8%
World rank
131st
of 200 countries
All-time high
11.57 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
642.61 million BoP, current US$
in 1993
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Imports of goods and services in Sudan, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Sudan is 8.04 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 38.8% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sudan peaked at 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 642.61 million BoP, current US$, in 1993.
Sudan ranks 131st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 843.46 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 853.88 million BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 1.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.3% |
| 1981 | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1982 | 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -48.6% |
| 1983 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 884.46 million BoP, current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1985 | 925.41 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 821.72 million BoP, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1987 | 923.38 million BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 1.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 1989 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 876.80 million BoP, current US$ | -38.7% |
| 1991 | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +52.3% |
| 1992 | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1993 | 642.61 million BoP, current US$ | -36.6% |
| 1994 | 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +97.5% |
| 1995 | 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1997 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1999 | 1.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.9% |
| 2000 | 2.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2001 | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 3.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +51.4% |
| 2003 | 3.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.2% |
| 2005 | 7.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +60.2% |
| 2006 | 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.3% |
| 2007 | 10.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 10.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 10.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 11.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 11.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 10.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 10.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 10.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 10.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 8.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2017 | 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 8.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2019 | 9.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 10.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 10.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.8% |
| 2024 | 5.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.7% |
| 2025 | 8.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 8.04 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.97 billion BoP, current US$, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 8.04 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.19 billion BoP, current US$, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 900.84 million BoP, current US$ | 843.46 million BoP, current US$ | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 821.72 million BoP, current US$ | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 642.61 million BoP, current US$ | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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- 132 Brunei 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0175 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 20.38 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.1146 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0128 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.88 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services in Sudan was 8.04 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 642.61 million BoP, current US$ in 1993.
- How does Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sudan ranks 131st out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.