Sudan: Cereal Flour Market 2024

Cereal Flour Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese cereal flour market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Flour Production in Sudan

In value terms, cereal flour production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cereal flour production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Flour Exports

Exports from Sudan

Cereal flour exports from Sudan soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal flour exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for cereal flour exports from Sudan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal flour exports to Ethiopia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia stood at X%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereal flours exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ethiopia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal flour export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal flour export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cereal Flour Imports

Imports into Sudan

After six years of decline, supplies from abroad of cereal flours increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal flour imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal flour to Sudan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal flour imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal flours to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal flour import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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