Sudan: Banana And Plantain Market 2025

Banana And Plantain Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese banana and plantain market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -7.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Banana And Plantain Production in Sudan

In value terms, banana and plantain production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +13.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 28%. Banana and plantain production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of bananas and plantains in Sudan totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 0.6%. Over the period under review, the average banana and plantain yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of bananas and plantains in Sudan fell slightly to X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, banana and plantain harvested area increased by +81.0% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to banana and plantain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from Sudan

For the third year in a row, Sudan recorded decline in overseas shipments of bananas and plantains, which decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for banana and plantain exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt totaled +41.4%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bananas and plantains exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt stood at +38.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average banana and plantain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to +3.8% per year.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, the amount of bananas and plantains imported into Sudan soared to X tons, jumping by 202% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 308% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 272% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest banana and plantain supplier to Sudan, with a approx. 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bananas and plantains to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average banana and plantain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 321%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to +35.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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