Sudan: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese green bean market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a notable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Sudan

In value terms, green bean production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 -7.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Sudan was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by 1.7% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 green beans were harvested in Sudan; with a decrease of -1.6% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were exported from Sudan; shrinking by -17.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 178%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 367%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Sudan, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X kg), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-3.9% per year) and the UK (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Sudan, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+17.1% per year) and Qatar (-10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Lebanon (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Sudan

For the fifth consecutive year, Sudan recorded decline in overseas purchases of green beans, which decreased by -17.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 1,197% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,359% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uganda (X tons), China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Sudan, with a combined 100% 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 Egypt (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Sudan, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+14.1% per year) and Uganda (-13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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