Sudan: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Sudan

The Sudanese cherry and sour cherry market amounted to less than $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Sudan

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Sudan totaled less than X kg per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 cherries and sour cherries in Sudan totaled less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Sudan

Cherry and sour cherry exports from Sudan amounted to X kg in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2017 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +9.1%.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +73.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2017 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2015 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +58.7% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Sudan

In 2020, after two years of decline, there was decline in supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, South Africa (X kg) was the main cherry and sour cherry supplier to Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled -2.2%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled +32.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2020, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +35.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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