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Sudan: Cashew Nut Market 2025

Cashew Nut Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese cashew nut market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Cashew nut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cashew Nut Production in Sudan

In value terms, cashew nut production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 39%. Cashew nut production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cashew Nut Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2016, approx. X kg of cashew nuts were exported from Sudan; shrinking by -81% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cashew nut exports contracted markedly to $X in 2016. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main destination for cashew nut exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cashew nut exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average cashew nut export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 112% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Cashew Nut Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, purchases abroad of cashew nuts increased by 477% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cashew nut imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X kg) was the main supplier of cashew nut to Sudan, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -31.7%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cashew nut to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -30.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cashew nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 414% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +44.7% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cashew nuts in the world?

Vietnam constituted the country with the largest volume of cashew nut consumption, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, cashew nut consumption in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Burundi, with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of cashew nuts in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cashew nut production in 2021 were India, Cote d'Ivoire and Vietnam, with a combined 39% share of global production. Ghana, Burundi, Tanzania, the Philippines, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of cashew nuts to Sudan?

In value terms, the Netherlands $739) constituted the largest supplier of cashew nut to Sudan.

What is the average import price for cashew nuts in Sudan?

In 2021, the average cashew nut import price amounted to $5,319 per ton, which is down by -13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cashew nut market in Sudan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 217 - Cashew nuts

Country coverage:

Sudan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sudan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024