Sudan: Grain Market 2024

Grain Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese grain market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase 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 hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grain Production in Sudan

In value terms, grain production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grain in Sudan contracted to X kg per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained at a somewhat 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 total area harvested in terms of grain production in Sudan reduced to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong 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, grain harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Grain Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of grain, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant 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 attained the maximum 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 grain exports from Sudan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ethiopia (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya amounted to 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, the largest markets for grain exported from Sudan were Kenya ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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.

Grain Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of grain were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Sudan, with a combined X% share 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, Russia ($X), Australia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest grain suppliers to Sudan, 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%.

Among the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked 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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