Sudan: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese buckwheat market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Buckwheat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Buckwheat Production in Sudan

In value terms, buckwheat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average buckwheat yield in Sudan was estimated at less than X kg per ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 buckwheat in Sudan stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2019, shipments abroad of buckwheat increased by 69% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat exports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 592% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen was relatively modest.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average buckwheat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 107% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +14.5% per year.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, approx. X kg of buckwheat were imported into Sudan; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, imports recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X kg) was the main buckwheat supplier to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Moldova stood at -33.4%.

In value terms, Moldova ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Moldova stood at -26.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Moldova amounted to +9.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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