South Sudan Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
South Sudan's trade balance was $930.0M in 2015, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 45.2% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2015.
Overview
South Sudan's trade balance stood at $930.0M in 2015, a decline of +$766.2M from 2014. South Sudan ranked 136th globally.
South Sudan's trade balance has fluctuated significantly over the past decade, with the country experiencing a substantial peak in 2011 at $5.80 billion. This was largely driven by a surge in oil exports, which have historically been a major contributor to the country's economy. However, the trade balance took a sharp turn in 2013, plummeting to a record low of -$5.77 billion due to a decline in oil production and an increase in imports. As of 2015, the trade balance had recovered somewhat, standing at $929.99 million, but still lagged behind that of its peer Paraguay, which had a trade balance of $924.93 million in the same year. The future trajectory of South Sudan's trade balance will depend on the country's ability to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil exports, a move that could potentially stabilize and improve the trade balance over time.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $930.0M | −$766.2M | #136 |
| 2014 | $1.7B | +$7.5B | #139 |
| 2013 | $-5.8B | −$7.4B | #27 |
| 2012 | $1.7B | −$4.1B | #127 |
| 2011 | $5.8B | +$1.1B | #135 |
| 2010 | $4.7B | +$1.5B | #136 |
| 2009 | $3.2B | −$1.9B | #137 |
| 2008 | $5.1B | – | #139 |
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 trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's trade balance was $930.0M in 2015. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 45.2% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's trade balance peaked at $5.8B in 2011.
The lowest trade balance in South Sudan was $-5.8B in 2013.
South Sudan ranks 136th globally in trade balance as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's trade balance was approximately 929.99 million ($930.0M) in 2015.
The trade balance of South Sudan in 2015 was $930.0M. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_trade-balance,
title = {South Sudan Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}