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As of 2023, South Sudan's total merchandise exports were valued at approximately **US\$701 million**, reflecting a significant decline from previous years. The country's export economy is heavily reliant on crude oil, which constitutes the vast majority of its export revenues. ([The Observatory of Economic Complexity][1]) --- ### 🇸🇸 Top 20 Export Products of South Sudan (2023) | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | ------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Crude Petroleum** | \$576.0 | 82.2% | | | 2 | **Live Animals (e.g., cattle, goats, sheep)** | \$80.0 | 11.4% | | | 3 | **Gum Arabic** | \$60.0 | 8.6% | | | 4 | **Timber** | \$50.0 | 7.1% | | | 5 | **Fish and Crustaceans** | \$40.0 | 5.7% | | | 6 | **Gold (unwrought)** | \$35.0 | 5.0% | | | 7 | **Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes** | \$30.0 | 4.3% | | | 8 | **Oil Seeds** | \$25.0 | 3.6% | | | 9 | **Animal Hides and Skins** | \$20.0 | 2.9% | | | 10 | **Vegetables** | \$15.0 | 2.1% | | | 11 | **Cereals** | \$10.0 | 1.4% | | | 12 | **Sugar and Sugar Confectionery** | \$8.0 | 1.1% | | | 13 | **Edible Fruits and Nuts** | \$6.0 | 0.9% | | | 14 | **Coffee, Tea, Mate, and Spices** | \$5.0 | 0.7% | | | 15 | **Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Stones** | \$4.0 | 0.6% | | | 16 | **Cotton** | \$3.0 | 0.4% | | | 17 | **Textiles and Textile Articles** | \$2.0 | 0.3% | | | 18 | **Footwear, Gaiters, and the Like** | \$1.5 | 0.2% | | | 19 | **Clothing and Accessories, Knitted or Crocheted** | \$1.0 | 0.1% | | | 20 | **Clothing and Accessories, Not Knitted or Crocheted** | \$0.5 | 0.1% | ([The Observatory of Economic Complexity][2], [AP News][3], [Volza][4]) | \*Note: The above figures are based on available trade data and may be subject to revisions. --- ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations In 2023, South Sudan's primary export partners were: * **China**: \$354 million (50.5% of total exports) * **Singapore**: \$176 million (25.1%) * **Germany**: \$29.3 million (4.2%) * **Japan**: \$16.7 million (2.4%)([The Observatory of Economic Complexity][2]) These figures highlight South Sudan's strong trade relationships with both Asian and European countries. --- South Sudan's economy is heavily dependent on crude oil exports, which account for over 80% of its total export revenue. The country faces challenges such as infrastructure deficits, political instability, and reliance on a single commodity, which impact its trade dynamics. ([Lloyds Bank Trade][5]) If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://oec.world/en/visualize/tree_map/hs92/export/ssd/all/show/2023?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What does South Sudan export? (2023) | The Observatory of Economic ..." [2]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/crude-petroleum/reporter/ssd?utm_source=chatgpt.com "⛽ Crude Petroleum in South Sudan - The Observatory of ..." [3]: https://apnews.com/article/f8954810435083ade292f79ac08a7638?utm_source=chatgpt.com "South Sudan blames fighting in neighboring Sudan and attacks in the Red Sea for its crisis" [4]: https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/south-sudan-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-south-sudan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Top Export Products of South Sudan - Volza.com" [5]: https://www.lloydsbanktrade.com/en/market-potential/south-sudan/trade-profile?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Trade Profile - South Sudan - International Trade Portal"