Norway (NOR) and South Sudan (SSD) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Norway-South Sudan Trade: In 2023, Norway exported $90.2k to South Sudan. The main products that Norway exported to South Sudan were Air Pumps ($63.2k), Telephones ($15.5k), and Electrical Power Accessories ($2.99k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Norway to South Sudan have increased at an annualized rate of 17.2%, from $40.8k in 2018 to $90.2k in 2023.

In 2023, Norway did not export any services to South Sudan.

South Sudan-Norway Trade: In 2023, South Sudan exported $23.9k to Norway. The main products that South Sudan exported to Norway were Prefabricated Buildings ($23.7k) and Gum Coated Textile Fabric ($161). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Sudan to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 95%, from $847 in 2018 to $23.9k in 2023.

In 2023, South Sudan did not export any services to Norway.

Comparison In 2023, Norway ranked 44 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.47), and 33 in total exports ($187B). That same year, South Sudan ranked 167 in total exports ($701M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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January, 2025

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Overview In January 2025, Norway exported NOK0 and imported NOK0 from South Sudan, resulting in a remained the same trade balance of NOK0. Between January 2024 and January 2025 the exports of Norway have remained the same by NOK0 (N/A%) from NOK0 to NOK0, while imports remained the same by NOK0 (N/A%) from NOK0 to NOK0.

Trade In January 2025, the top exports of Norway to South Sudan were Live animals other than animals of... (NOK0), Meat and meat preparations (NOK0), Dairy products and birds' eggs (NOK0), Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs... (NOK0), and Cereals and cereal preparations (NOK0). In January 2025 the top imports of Norway from South Sudan were Live animals other than animals of... (NOK0), Meat and meat preparations (NOK0), Dairy products and birds' eggs (NOK0), Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs... (NOK0), and Cereals and cereal preparations (NOK0).

Growth In January 2025, the change in Norway's year-by-year exports to South Sudan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In January 2025, the change in Norway's year-by-year imports from South Sudan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in .

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This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Norway. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Norway over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Norway exported $90.2k to South Sudan. The main products exported from Norway to South Sudan were Air Pumps ($63.2k), Telephones ($15.5k), and Electrical Power Accessories ($2.99k). During the last 5 years the exports of Norway to South Sudan have increased at an annualized rate of 17.2%, from $40.8k in 2018 to $90.2k in 2023.

In 2018, South Sudan exported $23.9k to Norway. The main products exported from South Sudan to Norway were Prefabricated Buildings ($23.7k) and Gum Coated Textile Fabric ($161). During the last 5 years the exports of South Sudan to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 95%, from $847 in 2023 to $23.9k in 2018.

Exports from Norway () to South Sudan () (2023)

Exports from South Sudan () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Norway
Top DestinationGermany$33.8B

South Sudan
Top DestinationChina$354M

This map shows whether countries import more from Norway or South Sudan. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Norway and South Sudan or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Norway than South Sudan included Germany ($33.8B), United Kingdom ($32.6B), and Sweden ($15.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from South Sudan than Norway included Uganda ($23.6M).

Difference in imports from South Sudan () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - South Sudan

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This chart compares trade between Norway and South Sudan by product, considering products traded by both, Norway and South Sudan.

During 2023, Norway had a large net trade with South Sudan in the exports of Machines ($85.8k), Textiles ($3.05k), and Animal Hides ($1.09k).

During 2018, South Sudan had a large net trade with Norway in the exports of Miscellaneous ($23.7k) and Textiles ($161).

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Norway and South Sudan. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Norway indicates it has a comparative advantage over South Sudan. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of South Sudan indicates it has a comparative advantage over Norway.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Norway () to South Sudan () (2023)

Exports from South Sudan () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from South Sudan () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - South Sudan

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Product Space of Norway () and South Sudan () (2023)

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