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Sudan Raises Customs Dollar Rate as Pound Plummets to New Low

April 10, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – On Friday, Sudan’s customs agency increased the customs dollar rate by 14%, a step intended to increase government income as the local currency hit a record low on the unofficial market. The customs dollar, an important measure for determining import taxes, was updated from 2,827.61 Sudanese pounds to 3,222.8 pounds.…

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April 10, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – On Friday, Sudan’s customs agency increased the customs dollar rate by 14%, a step intended to increase government income as the local currency hit a record low on the unofficial market.

The customs dollar, an important measure for determining import taxes, was updated from 2,827.61 Sudanese pounds to 3,222.8 pounds. Merchants told Sudan Tribune that the revised rates were implemented in the customs system and took effect right away.

The trek occurs as the Sudanese pound keeps losing value quickly. On the unofficial market, the dollar crossed the 4,000-pound mark for the first time during weekend transactions, hitting 4,000.80 pounds.

Economic pressure

The authorities have modified the customs dollar rate on nine occasions over the last 14 months, reflecting increasing financial anxiety and the necessity to fund government activities during the continuous conflict.

The National Chamber of Importers expressed disapproval of the rise, characterizing its effect on the economy and domestic markets as “devastating.”

Following the currency’s floatation in June 2021, the customs duty has been modified 19 times, rising from 28 pounds to present rates—a surge of over 11,000%.

Import restrictions

The interest rate increase comes after a series of actions announced by the Prime Minister on Thursday aimed at controlling imports. These steps, based on suggestions from the High-Level Economic Committee, are designed to reduce the trade imbalance and maintain currency stability.

Official statistics show a major disparity between increasing imports and decreasing exports, creating substantial strain on the overall economy. The new policies involve examining the list of imported products to focus on critical items during this current period of change.

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