Stable with low volume due to limited demand and logistical challenges
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
N/A
No specific preferential trade agreements applicable for citrus fruits from the United States to Sudan under current frameworks like the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) or other bilateral agreements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
No Recent Trade News on Mandarins and Citrus Hybrids Between US and Sudan
There are no recent news articles or reports specifically addressing the trade of mandarins, tangerines, satsumas, clementines, wilkings, or similar citrus hybrids (HS Code: 0805.21) between the United States and Sudan. Trade in these commodities appears to be minimal or unreported in public sources.
N/A
Impact: No significant impact on trade due to lack of data or activity in this specific commodity between the two countries.
General US-Sudan Trade Relations Update
Recent discussions on US-Sudan trade relations focus on broader economic sanctions and restrictions rather than specific agricultural commodities like citrus. The US maintains certain trade limitations with Sudan under the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act, though some agricultural trade is permitted under specific licenses.
October 2023
Impact: Indirect impact on citrus trade due to overarching trade restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, potentially limiting market access for mandarins and similar products.
Sudan’s Agricultural Export Challenges
Sudan faces ongoing challenges in agricultural exports due to political instability, conflict, and logistical issues. While citrus fruits are produced domestically, there is no specific mention of exports to the US market for mandarins or related citrus hybrids.
September 2023
Impact: Limited infrastructure and political issues in Sudan reduce the likelihood of significant citrus trade with the US, impacting potential market growth for these products.
Policy Updates
US Sanctions on Sudan Remain in Place
The US continues to enforce sanctions on Sudan under the Sudan Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR Part 538). While certain agricultural exports are allowed under general licenses, specific trade in citrus fruits like mandarins requires compliance with strict regulatory frameworks, which may deter trade.
