Sudan: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese cow peas market expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Production in Sudan

In value terms, cow peas production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 238%. Cow peas production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cow peas (dry) in Sudan contracted significantly to X kg per ha, with a decrease of -16.2% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The cow peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of cow peas (dry) were harvested in Sudan; surging by 13% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 151%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cow peas harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, cow peas exports from Sudan dropped to X tons, waning by -13.7% on 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 79%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from Sudan, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, cow peas exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-13.8% per year) and India (-20.2% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cow peas (dry) exports from Sudan, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +42.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-7.4% per year) and India (-13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cow peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Saudi Arabia (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Sudan

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of cow peas (dry) decreased by -14.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 177% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) was the main supplier of cow peas to Sudan, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ethiopia (X tons), more than tenfold. Egypt (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda amounted to -11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (-29.8% per year) and Egypt (-28.3% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas (dry) to Sudan, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uganda stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-15.0% per year) and Ethiopia (-32.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cow peas import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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