Sudan: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese grain market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grain Production in Sudan

In value terms, grain production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cereal grains in Sudan fell to X kg per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield failed to regain momentum. 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 cereal grains in Sudan contracted to X ha, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereal grains were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Sudan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase 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, grain export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Grain Imports

Imports into Sudan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Sudan, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Romania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Australia ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest grain suppliers to Sudan, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Argentina, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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