Investment Opportunities

South Sudan presents opportunities across multiple sectors. Summit Works Africa helps investors understand the market, identify opportunities and connect with relevant stakeholders.

Agriculture represents one of the country's largest areas of untapped potential.

Opportunities include:

  • Commercial farming
  • Irrigation
  • Mechanized agriculture
  • Livestock
  • Fisheries
  • Poultry
  • Seed production
  • Food processing
  • Agricultural storage
  • Cold-chain logistics
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Export-oriented agribusiness

The country's energy deficit creates opportunities for investors in:

Opportunities include:

  • Solar power
  • Mini-grids
  • Hydropower
  • Power generation
  • Transmission and distribution
  • Commercial and industrial energy solutions
  • Off-grid energy
  • Energy storage

Infrastructure development remains a major investment opportunity

Potential areas include:

  • Roads and bridges
  • Bridges
  • Airports
  • Logistics infrastructure
  • Warehousing
  • Industrial parks
  • Housing
  • Water infrastructure
  • Waste management
  • Urban development

South Sudan's wildlife, landscapes, rivers and cultural heritage provide opportunities for tourism development.

Potential opportunities include:

  • Hotels
  • Lodges
  • Eco-tourism
  • Conference facilities
  • Tour operations
  • Wildlife tourism
  • Hospitality services
  • Tourism infrastructure

South Sudan's oil industry remains an important component of the economy, while opportunities exist across the broader value chain.

Potential opportunities include:

  • Oilfield services
  • Equipment supply
  • Transportation
  • Storage
  • Refining
  • Petroleum distribution
  • Technical services
  • Support infrastructure
  • Oilfield services

South Sudan has significant geological potential.

Opportunities may exist in:

  • Gold
  • Copper
  • Iron ore
  • Limestone
  • Other mineral resources
  • Mineral processing
  • Exploration services
  • Mining equipment and support services

The digital economy presents opportunities in:

Potential opportunities include:

  • Fintech
  • Digital payments
  • Telecommunications
  • Internet services
  • E-commerce
  • Business software
  • Digital government
  • Data services
  • Technology-enabled services

There is potential for expansion of:

  • Commercial banking
  • Microfinance
  • Insurance
  • Digital financial services
  • Payment systems
  • SME finance
  • Investment services

South Sudan imports many products that could potentially be produced locally.

Opportunities include:

  • Food processing
  • Construction materials
  • Packaging
  • Consumer goods
  • Beverages
  • Furniture
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Agricultural inputs
  • Light manufacturing