Sudan: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Sudan

The Sudanese market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Sudan

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Sudan fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -3.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. The broad bean and horse bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of broad beans and horse beans (dry) production in Sudan reached X ha, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of broad beans and horse beans (dry), when their volume increased by 87% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 760% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,150%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Sudan, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ethiopia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan amounted to +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (-24.9% per year) and the UK (+32.9% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Sudan, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan totaled +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+53.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+26.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($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 the UK (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ethiopia (X tons) constituted the largest broad bean and horse bean supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ethiopia stood at -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-17.1% per year) and Australia (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Sudan, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ethiopia amounted to -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-17.8% per year) and Australia (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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