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South Sudan: Merchandise imports (current US$)

In , South Sudan's Merchandise imports (current US$) was $1.18 billion.

That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was $119.47 billion . South Sudan ranks #177 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TM.VAL.MRCH.CD.WT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2020–2024)

South Sudan Merchandise imports (current US$) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
$1.23B
Trough
983.00M
1-year change
+2.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Merchandise imports (current US$)
1.184B
1.161B
1.228B
1.080B
983.000M

About Merchandise imports (current US$)

Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

Indicator code: TM.VAL.MRCH.CD.WTCategory: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Merchandise imports (current US$) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Merchandise imports (current US$) was $1.18 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Merchandise imports (current US$) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Merchandise imports (current US$) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Merchandise imports (current US$)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #177 out of 204 countries reporting Merchandise imports (current US$).
How does South Sudan's Merchandise imports (current US$) compare to the world average?
The global average for Merchandise imports (current US$) in 2024 was $119.47 billion, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
What is Merchandise imports (current US$) and how is it measured?
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (TM.VAL.MRCH.CD.WT), CC BY 4.0.