Sudan’s Standards and Metrology Authority has reported a sharp rise in gold exports, with company shipments reaching 4.855 tons in April and May 2026—surpassing the 4.195 tons recorded in the entire first quarter of the year.
The authority said its technical teams processed and inspected significant quantities of precious metals during the period, including 1.557 tons of local gold bullion, 305 kilograms of gold for manufacturing and reprocessing, and 164 kilograms of locally crafted jewellery.
Silver exports also contributed to trade activity, with 44 kilograms of raw silver and 101 kilograms of worked silver items recorded, bringing total gold and silver transactions to more than 7.313 tonnes.
According to Red Sea State sector director Al-Walid Mohamed Osman, operations will continue through the Eid al-Adha holiday to ensure uninterrupted export flows. He attributed the increase to improved logistical arrangements designed to streamline regulatory procedures.
Sudan’s gold sector remains a key economic driver, with production estimated at 70 tons the previous year. However, official export figures remain significantly lower, reflecting gaps between production and formal trade channels, particularly in regions affected by conflict and informal mining activity.
Artisanal mining continues to dominate the sector, employing around two million people and feeding much of the supply chain through processing of mining residues locally known as “karta”.
