Sudan: Cereal Market 2024

Cereal Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese cereal market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Production in Sudan

In value terms, cereal production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cereals in Sudan fell to X kg per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average cereal yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cereal harvested area in Sudan fell to X ha, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cereal Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Sudan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ethiopia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for cereal exported from Sudan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Eritrea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Sudan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of cereals increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Sudan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cereal suppliers to Sudan were Russia ($X), Australia ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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