Sudan: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese sorghum market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Sudan

In value terms, sorghum production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sorghum yield in Sudan amounted to X kg per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The sorghum yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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 sorghum production in Sudan shrank to X ha, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a temperate 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, sorghum harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Sorghum Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sorghum, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 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, sorghum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of sorghum exports from Sudan, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Turkey, Jordan and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for sorghum exported from Sudan were Kenya ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Ethiopia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Sudan

Sorghum imports into Sudan fell slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of sorghum to Sudan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight descent. 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 2012; however, from 2013 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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