Sudan: Cheese Market 2024

Cheese Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese cheese market increased by 33% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +64.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Production in Sudan

In value terms, cheese production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +94.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of cheese decreased by -67.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after seven years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cheese exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for cheese exports from Sudan, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, cheese exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+0.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-88.8% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cheese exports from Sudan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+15.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-85.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cheese export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+32.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, overseas purchases of cheese increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 117% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cheese imports to Sudan, together accounting for 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, China, Denmark, Bahrain and Greece, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +63.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the largest cheese suppliers to Sudan, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, China, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +70.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cheese import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -13.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cheese import price decreased by -19.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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