Sudan: Cotton Lint Market 2024

Cotton Lint Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese cotton lint market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Lint Production in Sudan

In value terms, cotton lint production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cotton lint in Sudan amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cotton lint yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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.

The cotton lint harvested area in Sudan amounted to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cotton lint harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of cotton lint were exported from Sudan; rising by X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton lint exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), China (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton lint exports from Sudan, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton lint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, approx. X kg of cotton lint were imported into Sudan; growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main cotton lint supplier to Sudan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton lint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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