Khartoum, April 9, 2026 (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris has issued a package of measures to regulate import activity, as part of efforts to achieve balance in the trade deficit and strengthen economic stability. The measures, adopted upon the recommendation of the Higher Economic Committee, aim to rebalance imports and exports while reducing market volatility and stabilizing the exchange rate. This move follows indicators showing a rise in import levels compared to exports, placing pressure on market stability and the broader economy. It also comes after a careful review of the list of imported goods to ensure alignment with current national priorities. Key Measures Include:Directing national factories to increase production capacity Facilitating access to production inputs Regulating the import of certain non-essential goods  The measures aim to reduce reliance on imports of non-essential goods while ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential commodities, including food, medicine, fuel, and production inputs, thereby maintaining market stability and safeguarding supply chains. They also support policies of import substitution, industrial indigenization, and increasing the added value of domestic products. The approach builds on Sudan’s production potential and existing industrial base, while empowering private sector actors to expand their role in production and growth. The Package Seeks to:Boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imports Support market stability and curb exchange rate volatility Improve the efficiency of resource allocation  These efforts are expected to positively impact citizens by stabilizing prices and improving the availability of essential goods. The measures will be implemented gradually and in a balanced manner to ensure market stability and the continuity of economic activity. This initiative forms part of broader preparations for a more production-driven, sustainable economy, and a wider strategy to build a balanced economic model based on production and exports, enhancing Sudan’s position in regional and international trade.BH/BH