Sudan: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Sudan

In 2023, the Sudanese potato market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Sudan

In value terms, potato production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average potato yield in Sudan rose to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in Sudan reduced slightly to X ha, declining by X% on the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, potato harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The potato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Potato Exports

Exports from Sudan

Potato exports from Sudan soared to X tons in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato exports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Sudan, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait was relatively modest.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for potatoes exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Eritrea amounted to X% per year.

Potato Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2023, potato imports into Sudan shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, potato imports dropped markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Sudan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potatoes to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform