Can private companies import crude oil into Sudan?

Crude production and export via Port Sudan. Third-party trading constrained by sanctions exposure and ongoing armed conflict.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Sudan?

Conflict has severely disrupted refining (Khartoum refinery damage) and supply chains. Operator must verify specific licensing authority before approval.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Sudan regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Sudan are gated against these rules automatically.

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Sudan — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Sudan-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade0

Restricted3

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeCrude production and export via Port Sudan. Third-party trading constrained by sanctions exposure and ongoing armed conflict.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeConflict has severely disrupted refining (Khartoum refinery damage) and supply chains. Operator must verify specific licensing authority before approval.
LPGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSupply disrupted by ongoing conflict.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Sudan?: Crude production and export via Port Sudan. Third-party trading constrained by sanctions exposure and ongoing armed conflict.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Sudan?: Conflict has severely disrupted refining (Khartoum refinery damage) and supply chains. Operator must verify specific licensing authority before approval.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Sudan regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Sudan are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Sudan? Run a free check first.