Sudan: Canned Vegetable Market 2024

Canned Vegetable Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese canned vegetable market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 73% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Canned vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Vegetable Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of canned vegetables were exported from Sudan; which is down by -15.3% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 179% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for canned vegetable exports from Sudan, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, canned vegetable exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+39.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-47.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for canned vegetables exports from Sudan, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+31.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-45.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 161%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 United Arab Emirates (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Canned Vegetable Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, the amount of canned vegetables imported into Sudan surged to X tons, rising by 42% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest canned vegetable supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, canned vegetable imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+5.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned vegetables to Sudan, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+8.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canned vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canned vegetable import price increased by +93.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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