Increase in Micro and Small Financing Ceilings

The Central Bank of Sudan has issued Circular No. (2026/6) amending the ceilings for micro and small financing as part of its efforts to build a comprehensive and stable digital monetary and financial system that contributes to rebuilding the national economy and achieving sustainable development.

The amendments aim to keep pace with economic and social developments and address the financing gap. Under the new circular, financing ceilings for microfinance sectors have been revised as follows:

• Agricultural sector (crop and livestock): from 14 million to 16 million Sudanese pounds.
• Transport for production and small businesses: from 13 million to 15 million pounds.
• Professional and craft sector: from 10 million to 12 million pounds.
• Trade and industrial sector: from 7 million to 9 million pounds.
• Service sector: from 3 million to 5 million pounds.

The circular also introduced new financing sectors with higher ceilings aimed at supporting exports and rehabilitation efforts:

• Livestock value chain sector (for export purposes): up to 25 million pounds.
• Agricultural value chain sector (for export purposes): up to 22 million pounds.
• Housing rehabilitation sector: from 10 million to 12 million pounds.

Regarding small financing, the Central Bank raised the maximum financing limit—whether granted individually or collectively to fund a project or activity—to 30 million Sudanese pounds, while emphasizing the need to provide adequate guarantees for both individual and group financing.

This move forms part of the Central Bank’s vision to build an inclusive financial system that supports the reconstruction of the national economy and promotes sustainable development. It seeks to boost export-oriented productive activities within agricultural and livestock value chains, thereby increasing foreign currency revenues, strengthening domestic production, and narrowing the financing gap to ensure adequate liquidity for productive sectors affected by rising costs.

The increase in financing ceilings is also expected to support reconstruction and social stability through the introduction of the housing rehabilitation sector, with financing of up to 12 million pounds, contributing to rebuilding residential infrastructure and helping stabilize communities. In addition, it provides individuals and groups with opportunities to expand small businesses and transform them into viable economic entities capable of generating employment and supporting the national economy.