# South Sudan (SS) **Capital:** Juba **Currency:** South Sudanese Pound (SSP) (SSP) **Population:** 10,800,000 — Older stored figure; source year not documented. **Area:** 619,745 km² > South Sudan is a landlocked East African country and one of the region's most challenging logistics markets. An oil exporter, it is at the same time heavily dependent on imports. Customs and duties are handled by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) using ASYCUDA World; instead of VAT a 20 percent sales tax applies. Goods mainly move along the Northern Corridor from the port of Mombasa (Kenya) via Nimule to Juba, complemented by air freight through Juba Airport (JUB) and limited Nile river shipping. A fragile security situation, a UN arms embargo and a pronounced rainy season shape operating conditions. South Sudan (SS) is a landlocked country in East Africa bordering Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. A federal republic since independence in 2011, it faces a fragile security situation that varies sharply by region. Economically, crude oil production dominates and provides the bulk of export revenue, while agriculture and livestock sustain the population. Foreign trade is strongly import-driven: fuel, food, machinery, vehicles and construction materials are mostly moved along the Northern Corridor from the Kenyan port of Mombasa via Nimule to Juba. Customs and duties are levied by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) using ASYCUDA World; instead of VAT a 20 percent sales tax applies, complemented by a 4 percent advance payment of business profit tax on imports (Financial Act 2024/2025). Logistically the country has poorly developed roads, almost no rail and only a partly navigable Nile connection; Juba Airport (JUB) carries air freight. A UN arms embargo with travel and asset freezes (most recently extended to 2027 by Resolution 2821 of 2026) and a pronounced rainy season shape operating conditions. The national currency is the South Sudanese Pound (SSP). **Top Import Partners:** UG, KE, CN, IN, AE **Top Export Partners:** CN, MY, AE, IN **Top Import Goods:** Food, Petroleum products, Machinery, Vehicles, Construction materials **Top Export Goods:** Crude oil **Key Airports:** - [Juba International Airport (JUB)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/juba-international-airport-jub) - [Malakal Airport (MAK)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/malakal-airport-mak) - [Paloich Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/paloich-airport-13589) - [Wau Airport (WUU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/wau-airport-wuu) - [Abiemnom Airstrip](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/abiemnom-airstrip-airport-90) - [Adareil Airport (AEE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/adareil-airport-aee) - [Adok Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/adok-airport-242) - [Ajuini Airstrip](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ajuini-airstrip-airport-26512) - [Akobo Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/akobo-airport-463) - [Alek Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/alek-airport-688) ## Customs & Import **Import VAT:** No value added tax. Instead, Sales Tax of 20 percent on imported goods as well as on hotel/restaurant/bar services (Financial Act 2024/2025). Additionally, Advance Business Profit Tax of 4 percent on imports (since 2.12.2024). **Customs complexity:** High **Customs system:** Customs clearance via the SSRA with ASYCUDA World. Import duties under the Financial Act 2024/2025; customs values according to SSRA merchandise conversion rates. **Customs authority:** [South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA)](https://nra.gov.ss) ## Logistics & Risk **Logistics role:** Landlocked, oil-exporting, heavily dependent on imports **Economic area:** EAC (East African Community) **Logistics risk:** High **Dangerous goods relevance:** medium **Pharma/cold chain:** medium (mainly humanitarian) ## FAQ ### Which customs authority is responsible in South Sudan? The responsible authority is the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). Customs clearance is handled electronically via ASYCUDA World; import duties are governed by the annual Financial Act. ### Is there a value added tax in South Sudan? No. South Sudan does not levy value added tax but a Sales Tax. On imported goods as well as on hotel, restaurant and bar services, it amounts to 20 percent (Financial Act 2024/2025). ### What additional charges apply to imports? In addition to customs duties and Sales Tax, an advance payment of Business Profit Tax of 4 percent on imports has been levied since 2 December 2024. Excise duties are added for certain goods such as alcohol, tobacco and telecom. ### How do goods reach South Sudan? As a landlocked country, goods mainly move via the Northern Corridor: from the Kenyan port of Mombasa via Nairobi and the Nimule border to Juba (approx. 1'700-2'000 km). Air freight is handled through Juba Airport (JUB). ### Which sanctions must be observed? With Resolution 2821 (2026), the UN Security Council extended the arms embargo as well as travel and asset freezes until 31 May 2027. In addition, separate sanctions regimes of the EU, the United Kingdom and the USA (OFAC) apply. ### When should weather-related delays be expected? During the rainy season from April to October/November, many unpaved roads are impassable, and flooding in the Nile basin hinders transport and supply. The dry season from November to March is more favorable for logistics. ### Which currency is used in South Sudan? The national currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP). Due to exchange rate fluctuations and inflation, US dollars are often used for pricing in foreign trade. ## Sources & Last Verified - [https://nra.gov.ss](https://nra.gov.ss) - [https://press.un.org](https://press.un.org) - [https://nra.gov.ss/business/taxes-applied-to-business/4/excise-tax](https://nra.gov.ss/business/taxes-applied-to-business/4/excise-tax) - [https://globaltaxnews.ey.com/news/2024-2303-south-sudan-enacts-financial-act-2024-2025](https://globaltaxnews.ey.com/news/2024-2303-south-sudan-enacts-financial-act-2024-2025) - [https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16374.doc.htm](https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16374.doc.htm) - [https://ofac.treasury.gov](https://ofac.treasury.gov) - [https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=SS](https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=SS) *Last verified: 2026-07-06* --- *Freight Academy — Country Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/ss](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/ss)* *Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/country/en/ss](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/country/en/ss)*