Mauritania: Sorghum Market 2020

Sorghum Market Size in Mauritania

The revenue of the sorghum market in Mauritania amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sorghum consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Mauritania sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Sorghum Production in Mauritania

In value terms, sorghum production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sorghum production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Mauritania sorghum production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average sorghum yield in Mauritania stood at X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sorghum yield reached its maximum level at X kg per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, 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.

Sorghum harvested area in Mauritania stood at X ha in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the sorghum harvested area continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the sorghum harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the sorghum harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports by Country

The U.S. represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. France (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to sorghum exports from the U.S. stood at -X%. At the same time, Afghanistan (+X%), Australia (+X%), Ukraine (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Argentina (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Afghanistan (+X p.p.) and France (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Argentina (-X p.p.) and the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest sorghum supplier from Mauritania, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Argentina (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sorghum export price in Mauritania amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sorghum export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Mauritania export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Mauritania

In 2018, approx. X tons of sorghum were imported into Mauritania; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sorghum imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with a decrease of -X% year-to-year. Mauritania imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, sorghum imports continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Mauritania imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China prevails in sorghum imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. Japan (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%). Mexico (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Somalia (+X%), Djibouti (+X%), Sudan (+X%) and Kenya (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Somalia emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Japan (-X%), Spain (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sudan (+X p.p.), Djibouti (+X p.p.) and Somalia (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Japan, Spain, Mexico and China saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sorghum into Mauritania, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, sorghum imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sudan (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sorghum import price in Mauritania stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sorghum import price, however, continues to indicate outstanding growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for sorghum attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for sorghum failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform