Sudan: Rolled Bitumen Articles Market 2022

Rolled Bitumen Articles Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese rolled bitumen articles market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rolled Bitumen Articles Exports

Exports from Sudan

Rolled bitumen articles exports from Sudan was estimated at X square meters in 2015, approximately equating 2014 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, rolled bitumen articles exports stood at $X in 2015. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X square meters) was the main destination for rolled bitumen articles exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia was relatively modest.

Rolled Bitumen Articles Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of articles of bitumen in rolls increased by 11% to X square meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rolled bitumen articles imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X square meters) constituted the largest rolled bitumen articles supplier to Sudan, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, rolled bitumen articles imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X square meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-11.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-16.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest rolled bitumen articles suppliers to Sudan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average rolled bitumen articles import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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