Sudan: Spice Market 2024

Spice Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese spice market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Spice consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Spice Production in Sudan

In value terms, spice production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated mild growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Spice production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of spices in Sudan dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a buoyant increase 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, spice yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The spice yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of spices were harvested in Sudan; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The spice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Spice Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, the amount of spices exported from Sudan rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, spice exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for spice exports from Sudan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spice exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for spices exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spice export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient 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. Based on 2022 figures, spice export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Spice Imports

Imports into Sudan

Spice imports into Sudan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a perceptible increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spice imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of spice 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest spice suppliers to Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Nigeria ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Nigeria, 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 spice import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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