Export Control & Sanctions Country Risk

A color-coded map indicating countries of heighted risk for export controls — Countries with notably higher export control risks. Please click to view full image. Last updated on 1/26/2023.

Export Controls & Country Risk

While all countries, including the U.S., present some risk with regards to violating the various U.S. Sanctions and Export Control regimes, certain countries pose a higher inherent risk. This heightened risk may stem from a number of factors, including but not limited to: comprehensive sanctions, embargoes, country-specific controls, or a large number of Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs).

This chart can serve as a tool for better understanding where Export Control risks are greatest; however, it does not replace a review by the Export Controls team. Country- and individual-based export controls represent just one piece of a broader risk analysis. As U.S. sanctions and export controls may change on a daily basis, this chart should not be downloaded or otherwise retained locally.

Please contact the Export Controls team with any questions you may have regarding these risks.

Comprehensive Sanctions: Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria
Extensive Sanctions Risk: Belarus, China, Myanmar, Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe
Heightened Export Risk: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Croatia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Montenegro, Mozambique, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen