Sudan
Sudan’s economy is built primarily on gold, alongside agricultural exports including gum arabic, sesame seed, cotton and livestock. This directory lists Sudanese businesses across agriculture, mining, construction, logistics and other sectors, based in Khartoum and other cities.
List your businessGold accounts for the majority of Sudan’s export value, followed by livestock, gum arabic and sesame seed.
Companies listed in Sudan
Listings across Khartoum, Omdurman, Port Sudan, Kassala & El Obeid
Sudan’s economy: key facts
Gold is Sudan’s leading export by value, though a substantial share of production reportedly moves through informal or unofficial channels rather than official export data. Agriculture, including cotton, peanuts, gum arabic and sesame seed, remains a major source of employment and export revenue. Sudan is among the world’s largest exporters of gum arabic and sesame seed.
Ongoing conflict since April 2023 has significantly disrupted trade, government revenue collection and economic activity in parts of the country. Figures below reflect available reporting and should be treated as approximate.
- Official languagesArabic, English
- Leading exportGold
- Other key exportsGum arabic, sesame, livestock
- CapitalKhartoum
- Key portPort Sudan (Red Sea)
- Major riverNile
- CurrencySudanese pound (SDG)
- Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
- Calling code+249
Starting a business in Sudan?
Registering a business in Sudan means working through Commercial Registrar (Ministry of Justice). This guide breaks down the real steps, approximate cost, and approximate timeline, so you know what to expect before you begin.
Steps, fees, and timelines are approximate and compiled from public 2026 guides to the official process. Confirm current details directly with the official portal