Imports of goods and services in Sudan
Sudan: Imports of goods and services was 11.43 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.43 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 35.0%
World rank
105th
of 172 countries
All-time high
73.22 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2008
All-time low
3.64 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2012
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Sudan stood at 11.43 billion constant 2015 US$.
That represents a change of up 35.0% on the previous year and up 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Sudan peaked at 73.22 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$, in 2012.
Sudan ranks 105th of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 8.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +28.9% |
| 1962 | 9.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.9% |
| 1963 | 11.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1965 | 9.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.7% |
| 1966 | 9.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 9.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 9.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 8.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.2% |
| 1970 | 7.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1971 | 7.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.0% |
| 1972 | 6.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.9% |
| 1973 | 6.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 8.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +32.6% |
| 1975 | 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.3% |
| 1976 | 11.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 11.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 10.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 12.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 16.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +32.8% |
| 1981 | 17.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 19.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 20.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 18.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 14.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | -23.9% |
| 1986 | 10.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | -24.0% |
| 1987 | 10.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 11.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 10.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1990 | 10.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 10.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 10.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 11.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 15.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +27.0% |
| 1995 | 9.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | -36.0% |
| 1996 | 13.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +40.2% |
| 1997 | 22.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +62.3% |
| 1998 | 26.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 29.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 36.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +24.3% |
| 2001 | 36.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 38.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 46.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 64.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | +38.7% |
| 2005 | 69.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 66.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 67.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 73.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 68.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 73.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 3.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | -94.7% |
| 2012 | 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 4.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.0% |
| 2014 | 5.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 6.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 7.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 9.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 11.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 12.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 11.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 11.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 12.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 10.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.7% |
| 2024 | 8.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | -21.5% |
| 2025 | 11.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +35.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | 20.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 29.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | 36.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | 73.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 73.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0513 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 76.67 current US$ per person (2009)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1335 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 199.35 current LCU per person (2009)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 50.98 constant LCU per person (2009)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 76.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 391.87 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services in Sudan was 11.43 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 73.22 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2012.
- How does Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sudan ranks 105th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.