Imports by region of origin in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports by region of origin was 23.63 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in South Sudan, 2012–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports by region of origin in South Sudan stood at 23.63 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.3% on the previous year and up 919,991.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in South Sudan peaked at 23.63 million current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12 current US$, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 185th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 current US$ | — |
| 2013 | 2,568 current US$ | +21300.0% |
| 2014 | 20.24 million current US$ | +788241.1% |
| 2015 | 20.21 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10.70 million current US$ | -47.1% |
| 2017 | 832 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 22.80 million current US$ | +2740104.3% |
| 2019 | 23.61 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 49.14 million current US$ | +108.2% |
| 2021 | 64.35 million current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2022 | 13.62 million current US$ | -78.8% |
| 2023 | 16.55 million current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 17.08 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2025 | 23.63 million current US$ | +38.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 23.63 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 56.25 million current US$, 42% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 23.63 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.70 million current US$, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +2740104.3% | 832 current US$ | 22.80 million current US$ |
| 2014 | +788241.1% | 2,568 current US$ | 20.24 million current US$ |
| 2013 | +21300.0% | 12 current US$ | 2,568 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.20 million current US$ | 12 current US$ | 23.61 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 30.73 million current US$ | 13.62 million current US$ | 64.35 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 182 Montserrat 29.85 million current US$ compare
- 183 Niger 29.34 million current US$ compare
- 184 Seychelles 24.28 million current US$ compare
- 186 East Timor 23.38 million current US$ compare
- 187 Yemen 23.25 million current US$ compare
- 188 Solomon Islands 21.32 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -977.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -90.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0268 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -91.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0195 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 capita 27.64 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in South Sudan?
- Imports by region of origin in South Sudan was 23.63 million current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.63 million current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 current US$ in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports by region of origin?
- South Sudan ranks 185th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 919,991.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.