Sudan: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese cottonseed market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cottonseed Production in Sudan

In value terms, cottonseed production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 82%. Cottonseed production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cottonseed in Sudan amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 total area harvested in terms of cottonseed production in Sudan amounted to less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Sudan

Cottonseed exports from Sudan contracted sharply to X tons in 2016, reducing by -40.8% on 2015 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -28.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed exports shrank significantly to $X in 2016. Overall, exports faced a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of -41.7% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for cottonseed exports from Sudan, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, cottonseed exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), fourfold.

From 2014 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt was relatively modest.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cottonseed exports from Sudan, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -51.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price decreased by -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Sudan

Cottonseed imports into Sudan expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 982%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,711%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of cottonseed to Sudan, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +51.8%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to Sudan, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +77.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cottonseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -74.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 340% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+41.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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