Sudan: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Sudan

The Sudanese market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass reduced sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -16.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +22.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in Sudan

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 54%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, approx. X units of bottles, jars and other containers of glass were exported from Sudan; with a decrease of -60.7% against 2020. In general, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 166%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X units) was the main destination for glass bottle, jar and container exports from Sudan, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to -48.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (0.0% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass exports from Sudan, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at -41.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (0.0% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, growing by 195% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+14.7%).

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into Sudan

Glass bottle, jar and container imports into Sudan fell sharply to X units in 2021, shrinking by -37.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 229% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Egypt (X units) were the main suppliers of glass bottle, jar and container imports to Sudan, together accounting for 79% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to Sudan, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +15.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-7.4% per year) and India (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, glass bottle, jar and container import price increased by +103.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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