Sudan: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese uncooked pasta market increased by 15% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -23.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Sudan

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -27.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) increased by 3.6% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 427% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 478%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +163.6%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +123.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -36.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -15.4% per year.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -16.7% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 359%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 421%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +68.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+13.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-16.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Sudan, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +79.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-18.9% per year) and Egypt (-0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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