South Sudan (SSD) and Ethiopia (ETH) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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South Sudan-Ethiopia Trade: In 2022, South Sudan exported $15.2k to Ethiopia. The main products that South Sudan exported to Ethiopia were Paper Containers ($3.08k), Plastic Lids ($2.84k), and Iron Housewares ($1.53k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Sudan to Ethiopia have increased at an annualized rate of 23.4%, from $5.31k in 2017 to $15.2k in 2022.

In 2022, South Sudan did not export any services to Ethiopia.

Ethiopia-South Sudan Trade: In 2022, Ethiopia exported $7.98M to South Sudan. The main products that Ethiopia exported to South Sudan were Sorghum ($4.02M), Hard Liquor ($1.9M), and Dried Legumes ($838k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Ethiopia to South Sudan have increased at an annualized rate of 27.4%, from $2.38M in 2017 to $7.98M in 2022.

In 2022, Ethiopia did not export any services to South Sudan.

Comparison In 2022, South Sudan ranked 168 in total exports ($544M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Ethiopia ranked 98 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.72), and 134 in total exports ($4.24B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, South Sudan exported $15.2k to Ethiopia. The main products exported from South Sudan to Ethiopia were Paper Containers ($3.08k), Plastic Lids ($2.84k), and Iron Housewares ($1.53k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Sudan to Ethiopia have increased at an annualized rate of 23.4%, from $5.31k in 2017 to $15.2k in 2022.

In 2017, Ethiopia exported $7.98M to South Sudan. The main products exported from Ethiopia to South Sudan were Sorghum ($4.02M), Hard Liquor ($1.9M), and Dried Legumes ($838k). During the last 5 years the exports of Ethiopia to South Sudan have increased at an annualized rate of 27.4%, from $2.38M in 2022 to $7.98M in 2017.

Exports from South Sudan () to Ethiopia () (2022)

Exports from Ethiopia () to South Sudan () (2022)

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Trade between South Sudan () and Ethiopia ()

Ethiopia Exports

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Market Competitiveness

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South Sudan
Top DestinationChina$237M

Ethiopia
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$723M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Sudan than Ethiopia included China ($237M), Italy ($141M), and Singapore ($67.2M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Ethiopia than South Sudan included United Arab Emirates ($723M), United States ($557M), and Germany ($274M).

Difference in imports from Ethiopia () and South Sudan () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Sudan - Ethiopia

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

During 2022, South Sudan had a large net trade with Ethiopia in the exports of Paper Goods ($4.04k), Plastics and Rubbers ($3.79k), and Textiles ($1.88k).

During 2017, Ethiopia had a large net trade with South Sudan in the exports of Vegetable Products ($4.85M), Foodstuffs ($2.15M), and Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($708k).

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from South Sudan () to Ethiopia () (2022)

Exports from Ethiopia () to South Sudan () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between South Sudan () and Ethiopia ()

Ethiopia Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Ethiopia () and South Sudan () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Sudan - Ethiopia

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of South Sudan () and Ethiopia () (2022)

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