South Sudan Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
South Sudan's exports was $6.3B in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 39.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2014–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's exports stood at $6.3B in 2025, a rise of +$1.8B from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6.3B by 2025. South Sudan ranked 128th globally.
South Sudan's export growth has been marked by significant fluctuations over the past decade, with the country's export value rising from 3,786,902,659.05 USD in 2014 to 6,262,408,800.00 USD in 2025, representing a notable increase. However, this growth was preceded by a sharp decline in 2016, when the export value plummeted to 1,646,810,000.00 USD, the lowest point in the period under review. In comparison, neighboring Djibouti has surpassed South Sudan's export value, with a higher total of 6,278,767,775.74 USD in 2025. The country's export trajectory has been influenced by its geographic location and natural resource endowments, particularly oil, which has historically been a major contributor to the country's export earnings. To sustain this growth, South Sudan will need to continue investing in its infrastructure and diversifying its economy to reduce dependence on a single commodity.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $6.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $6.3B | +$1.8B | #128 |
| 2023 | $4.5B | −$1.3B | #130 |
| 2022 | $5.8B | +$1.2B | #124 |
| 2021 | $4.7B | +$2.3B | #122 |
| 2020 | $2.3B | −$1.3B | #135 |
| 2019 | $3.6B | +$546.6M | #131 |
| 2018 | $3.1B | +$719.6M | #131 |
| 2017 | $2.4B | +$728.1M | #136 |
| 2016 | $1.6B | −$872.5M | #144 |
| 2015 | $2.5B | −$1.3B | #130 |
| 2014 | $3.8B | – | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's exports was $6.3B in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 39.2% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's exports peaked at $6.3B in 2025.
The lowest exports in South Sudan was $1.6B in 2016.
South Sudan ranks 128th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's exports is projected to reach $6.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
South Sudan's exports was approximately 6.26 billion ($6.3B) in 2025.
The exports of South Sudan in 2025 was $6.3B. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_exports,
title = {South Sudan Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}