Import from South Sudan: Gum Arabic, Nilotica Shea Butter & Sesame
Natural, low-input products from South Sudan and the Northern Corridor route that brings them to the sea.
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Import products from South Sudan
South Sudan offers wild-harvested gum arabic, Nilotica shea nuts and butter, sesame and groundnuts — natural, low-input products from one of Africa's least developed farming regions.
Sourcing from South Sudan
South Sudan's agricultural exports are small but growing, and much of its trade moves through Kenya and Uganda along the Northern Corridor. We help buyers source from established traders and cooperatives in Juba and the Equatoria states, arrange inspection and move cargo by road to Mombasa.
As a member of the East African Community, South Sudan trades with Kenya and Uganda under EAC rules. Security and road conditions vary, so we confirm logistics for each consignment.
How we help
- Tell us what you need. Choose the origin country, product, type, quantity, Incoterm and your destination port or airport on our order form.
- We find and verify suppliers. Licensed exporters, cooperatives, washing stations, processors and mines — checked for licences, capacity and track record.
- Quality & samples. Pre-shipment samples, cupping or lab analysis, and independent inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Alex Stewart) before loading.
- Documents & compliance. Origin-country export permits, certificates of origin, phytosanitary and quality certificates, and due-diligence files (EUDR, conflict minerals, CITES).
- Logistics to your port. Bonded transit through Kenya to Mombasa or via Dar es Salaam, Djibouti or Matadi — consolidated with Kenyan cargo where it saves you money.
Products from South Sudan
3 product categories with types, specifications and growing areas.
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South Sudanese Gum Arabic
South Sudan's savannah belt (Upper Nile, Unity, Northern & Western Bahr el Ghazal) has extensive wild acacia stands producing hashab and talha gum arabic, collected by rural communities.
Types: Hashab Gum Arabic · Talha Gum Arabic
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South Sudanese Shea Nuts & Butter (Nilotica)
The Equatoria states hold large wild stands of East African shea (Vitellaria paradoxa subsp.
Types: Unrefined Nilotica Shea Butter · Shea Kernels
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South Sudanese Sesame & Groundnuts
Western Equatoria and Northern Bahr el Ghazal produce sesame and groundnuts on smallholder farms, largely without chemical inputs, traded to Uganda, Kenya and beyond.
Types: Sesame · GroundnutsRegulators & agencies
- Ministry of Trade & Industry (export licences)
- Ministry of Agriculture (phytosanitary)
- South Sudan Revenue Authority (customs)
- South Sudan National Bureau of Standards
Export documents
- Export licence
- Certificate of Origin (EAC / general)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Quality certificate
- Transit documents through Uganda/Kenya
Compliance notes
Transactions are screened against UN, US, EU and UK sanctions lists. Payment is usually by advance transfer with goods inspected before release.
FAQ — importing from South Sudan
How does South Sudanese cargo reach the sea?
By road through Uganda (Nimule–Kampala) or northern Kenya to Mombasa, under bonded transit.
Ready to import from Kenya?
Tell us the product, variety, quantity, Incoterm (FOB / CIF / CFR / DAP) and your destination port or airport. We reply with a formal quotation, usually within one business day.