Sudan: Blanket Market 2025

Blanket Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese blanket market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 -31.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Blanket Production in Sudan

In value terms, blanket production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Blanket production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Blanket Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, blanket exports from Sudan skyrocketed to X kg, increasing by 562% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,819%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blanket exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 22,254%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malawi (X kg), Thailand (X kg) and Ethiopia (X kg) were the main destinations of blanket exports from Sudan, with a combined 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malawi ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) exports from Sudan, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malawi amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+33.6% per year) and Ethiopia (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average blanket export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -78.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18,815%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Thailand (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blanket Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, the amount of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) imported into Sudan soared to X tons, jumping by 94% against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blanket imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of blanket imports to Sudan, with a combined 97% share of total imports. India and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest blanket suppliers to Sudan, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blanket import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blanket import price decreased by -1.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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