Trademark registration in Sudan

Costs, market data and law firms for Sudan

Sudan

Sudan: registering a trademark costs an estimated US$945 for one class, plus US$945 for each further class. Sudan is a member of the Madrid System, so a trademark can be filed with its office directly or extended to Sudan through an international registration. Sudan is a leading import market for coffee, tea, bakery and confectionery (class 30) and pharmaceuticals (class 5). It is also one of the world's leading exporters of live sheep and goats and oil seeds.

Population51.7m
Economy (GDP)US$60bn
Madrid System memberYes

Figures by trademark class count branded goods only: raw commodities that are traded mostly without brands - such as gold bars, fuel, bulk chemicals, grain and fabric by the metre - are left out. Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are left out of the rankings, as much of their trade is re-exported.

Where Sudan is a leading market

  • #12 in Sub-Saharan Africa for class 30 (Coffee, tea, bakery and confectionery) - US$202m of imports
  • #16 in Sub-Saharan Africa for class 5 (Pharmaceuticals) - US$234m of imports
  • #17 in Sub-Saharan Africa for class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) - US$169m of imports
  • #21 in Sub-Saharan Africa for class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning) - US$84m of imports
  • #28 in Sub-Saharan Africa for class 12 (Vehicles) - US$198m of imports
  • #29 in Sub-Saharan Africa for class 6 (Metal goods) - US$56m of imports

A leading exporter

  • #1 in the world for live sheep and goats - US$727m of exports (29% of the world's)
  • #3 in the world for oil seeds - US$574m of exports (7% of the world's)

Fastest-growing markets

  • Class 30 (Coffee, tea, bakery and confectionery): imports up -2% a year
  • Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals): imports up -29% a year
  • Class 3 (Cosmetics and cleaning): imports up -30% a year
Sudan: the biggest import markets by trademark class (2024, US$m)
Sudan's share of Sub-Saharan Africa's imports, by trademark class (%)
Sudan: import growth by trademark class (2022-2024, % a year)
Sudan: its leading and key exports (2024, US$m)

Goods where Sudan is among the world's 3 largest exporters, has at least 15% of world exports, or that make up at least 25% of its own exports - of at least US$500m a year.

Questions about trademarks in Sudan

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Sudan?

Our estimate is about US$945 for one class, from filing to registration: about US$165 in official fees and about US$780 in professional (law firm) fees. Each further class costs about as much again (US$945). Responses to office actions and oppositions are not included. These are estimates only: the actual cost depends on the law firm and the application. Request a quote from a law firm on this site for an exact price.

Can I use the Madrid System for Sudan?

Sudan is a member of the Madrid System, so a trademark can be filed with its office directly or extended to Sudan through an international registration. Designating Sudan costs WIPO's standard complementary fee of CHF 100 (about US$120); beyond three classes WIPO also charges a supplementary fee per class, on top of its basic fee for the international application.

For which goods is Sudan an important market?

Sudan's 8 largest import markets by trademark class are pharmaceuticals (class 5, US$234m), machines (class 7, US$233m), electronics and software (class 9, US$221m), coffee, tea, bakery and confectionery (class 30, US$202m), vehicles (class 12, US$198m), clothing, footwear and headwear (class 25, US$169m), cosmetics and cleaning (class 3, US$84m) and metal goods (class 6, US$56m).

What does Sudan export, and why does that matter for my trademark?

Sudan's exports of goods came to US$3.1bn in 2024. Its 7 largest exports were live sheep and goats (US$727m, 24% of its exports, #1 in the world), crude oil (US$680m, 22% of its exports, #47 in the world), oil seeds (US$574m, 19% of its exports, #3 in the world), groundnuts (US$343m, 11% of its exports, #6 in the world), dried pulses (US$207m, 7% of its exports, #16 in the world), lac (US$180m, 6% of its exports, #2 in the world) and animals (US$107m, 4% of its exports, #4 in the world). Where goods are made and exported, copies are often made too: a registered trademark there lets you act against counterfeits at the source, including with the help of customs.

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