Sudan: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese melon market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Sudan

In value terms, melon production declined notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Melon production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Sudan was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average melon 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 total area harvested in terms of melons production in Sudan totaled X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Exports

Exports from Sudan

Melon exports from Sudan was estimated at X tons in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest markets for melon exported from Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of melons, when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X kg) constituted the largest melon supplier to Sudan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), twofold.

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

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X).

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, melon import price decreased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

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