Imports of goods and services in Sudan
Sudan: Imports of goods and services was 1.31 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.31 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 35.0%
World rank
171st
of 179 countries
All-time high
8.42 billion constant LCU
in 2008
All-time low
418.97 million constant LCU
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 LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Sudan stood at 1.31 billion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is 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 8.42 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 418.97 million constant LCU, in 2012.
Sudan ranks 171st of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 779.27 million constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.00 billion constant LCU | +28.9% |
| 1962 | 1.14 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 1963 | 1.28 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 1.37 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1965 | 1.12 billion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 1966 | 1.13 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 1.06 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 1.07 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 939.26 million constant LCU | -12.2% |
| 1970 | 895.40 million constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1971 | 815.00 million constant LCU | -9.0% |
| 1972 | 701.49 million constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 1973 | 728.31 million constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 966.09 million constant LCU | +32.6% |
| 1975 | 1.25 billion constant LCU | +29.3% |
| 1976 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 1.21 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 1.40 billion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 1.86 billion constant LCU | +32.8% |
| 1981 | 2.05 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 2.20 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 2.39 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 2.15 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 1.64 billion constant LCU | -23.9% |
| 1986 | 1.24 billion constant LCU | -24.0% |
| 1987 | 1.15 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 1.27 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 1.17 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1990 | 1.15 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.19 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 1.22 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 1.37 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 1.74 billion constant LCU | +27.0% |
| 1995 | 1.12 billion constant LCU | -36.0% |
| 1996 | 1.56 billion constant LCU | +40.2% |
| 1997 | 2.54 billion constant LCU | +62.3% |
| 1998 | 3.01 billion constant LCU | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 3.40 billion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 4.23 billion constant LCU | +24.3% |
| 2001 | 4.22 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 4.41 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 5.33 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 7.39 billion constant LCU | +38.7% |
| 2005 | 7.99 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 7.64 billion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 7.72 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 8.42 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 7.88 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 8.41 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 445.71 million constant LCU | -94.7% |
| 2012 | 418.97 million constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 523.72 million constant LCU | +25.0% |
| 2014 | 654.64 million constant LCU | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 710.95 million constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 902.91 million constant LCU | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 1.14 billion constant LCU | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 1.27 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 1.44 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.42 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 1.24 billion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 2024 | 973.63 million constant LCU | -21.5% |
| 2025 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | +35.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.09 billion constant LCU | 779.27 million constant LCU | 1.37 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.06 billion constant LCU | 701.49 million constant LCU | 1.40 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.71 billion constant LCU | 1.15 billion constant LCU | 2.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.83 billion constant LCU | 1.12 billion constant LCU | 3.40 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.52 billion constant LCU | 4.22 billion constant LCU | 8.42 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 billion constant LCU | 418.97 million constant LCU | 8.41 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.26 billion constant LCU | 973.63 million constant LCU | 1.42 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 168 Sao Tome and Principe 2.94 billion constant LCU compare
- 169 San Marino 2.20 billion constant LCU compare
- 170 Bermuda 1.89 billion constant LCU compare
- 172 Samoa 1.26 billion constant LCU compare
- 173 Timor-Leste 1.25 billion constant LCU compare
- 174 Northern Mariana Islands 715.00 million constant LCU compare
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 1.31 billion constant LCU 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 8.42 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 418.97 million constant LCU in 2012.
- How does Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Sudan ranks 171st out of 179 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 LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.