Ethiopia: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian sugar cane market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, sugar cane production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar cane yield in Ethiopia stood at X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a remarkable 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, sugar cane yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The sugar cane yield peaked at X tons 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, approx. X ha of sugar cane were harvested in Ethiopia; increasing by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar cane production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sugar cane increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) was the main destination for sugar cane exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Djibouti stood at X%.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sugar cane exports from Ethiopia.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Djibouti amounted to X% per year.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Sugar cane imports into Ethiopia reduced dramatically to X kg in 2021, falling by X% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sugar cane imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main supplier of sugar cane to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at X%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sugar cane import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform