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Republic of Sudan

The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Sudan in terms of economic and social factors.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 571.0 million to Republic of Sudan, representing 0.3% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Sudan in December 2025 were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof and sugar and sugar confectionery.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 376.5 million, with products of the chemical industries being the main product exported to Republic of Sudan.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 208.9 million from Republic of Sudan, representing 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Sudan in December 2025 were live animals and residues from food industries; animal fodder.

Republic of Sudan achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 566.9 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 499.1 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Sudan amounted to 571.0 million (0.3% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Sudan amounted to 208.9 million (0.2% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 362.2 million.

The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Sudan and the monthly evolution of imports from Republic of Sudan. The line represents the trade balance.

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Sudan in 2025 reached a total of 5.3 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 1.2 billion), mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 1.1 billion), and sugar and sugar confectionery ( 797.2 million).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Sudan annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to Republic of Sudan

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Sudan in March 2026 reached a total of 376.5 million. The main non-oil exports were products of the chemical industries ( 101.1 million), vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment ( 75.6 million), and machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 62.8 million).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Sudan monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Sudan in 2025 reached a total of 2.1 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were live animals ( 1.8 billion), oil seeds; miscellaneous grains and fruits; straw ( 134.0 million), and residues from food industries; animal fodder ( 81.0 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Sudan annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from Republic of Sudan

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 566.9 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 13.6% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Republic of Sudan in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 85.0 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 17.3 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 67.8 million, higher by 111.5% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Republic of Sudan and Saudi Arabia. The line represents the FDI Net Inflow.

Note:

FDI inflows: Financial transactions that arise between the FDI institution, direct investors and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a certain period of time, and form inflows when their positive impact appears in excess of equity and/or debt instruments.

FDI outflows: These are financial transactions that arise between the Foreign Direct Investment Corporation, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, and which occur during a certain period of time. They are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the side of obligations, such as paid dividends or repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign shareholder exits.

FDI net inflow: It represents the difference between inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment inflows.

Annual Evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow

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