Sudan: Cereal Market 2024

Cereal Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese cereal market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Production in Sudan

In value terms, cereal production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cereal yield in Sudan reduced to X kg per ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average cereal yield remained at a lower figure. 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 cereals in Sudan shrank to X ha, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion 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, cereal harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Sudan

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of cereals increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 cereal 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 ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereals exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($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 cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest 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, cereal export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereals increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate 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 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Sudan, together comprising X% 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 most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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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