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South Sudan Imports

Imports of goods and services  BM.GSR.GNFS.CD

$5.9B +$1.5B (+32.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #137 Global Peak $6.4B (2022) Source World Bank

South Sudan Imports (2014–2025)

Overview

South Sudan's imports stood at $5.9B in 2025, a rise of +$1.5B from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.9B by 2025. South Sudan ranked 137th globally.

Data & projection

Year Imports YoY change Rank
2026* trend $6.2B - -
2025* trend $5.9B - -
2025 $5.9B +$1.5B #137
2023 $4.4B −$2.0B #36
2022 $6.4B +$2.4B #51
2021 $4.0B −$208.6M #44
2020 $4.2B +$352.3M #56
2019 $3.9B +$321.3M #46
2018 $3.6B +$1.7B #46
2017 $1.9B −$154.8M #30
2016 $2.1B −$1.2B #38
2015 $3.3B −$2.0B #50
2014 $5.3B #58
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 91.4% Real rate -26.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sudan's imports?

South Sudan's imports was $5.9B in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 32.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest imports in South Sudan?

South Sudan's imports peaked at $6.4B in 2022.

What was the lowest imports in South Sudan?

The lowest imports in South Sudan was $1.9B in 2017.

How does South Sudan rank in imports?

South Sudan ranks 137th globally in imports as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for imports?

The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected imports of South Sudan in 2025?

South Sudan's imports is projected to reach $5.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is South Sudan's imports in billion?

South Sudan's imports was approximately 5.91 billion ($5.9B) in 2025.

What is the imports of South Sudan in 2025?

The imports of South Sudan in 2025 was $5.9B. This ranks 137th in the world.

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APA
South Sudan Imports. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/imports
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@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_imports, title = {South Sudan Imports}, url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/imports}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }