Sudan: Market for Dried Or Salted Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Salted Fish in Sudan

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Sudanese dried or salted fish market, when its value decreased by -3% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +45.6% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dried Or Salted Fish in Sudan

In value terms, dried or salted fish production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +48.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 105%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried or salted fish were exported from Sudan; picking up by 59% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,143% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried or salted fish exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 263% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for dried or salted fish exports from Sudan, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, dried or salted fish exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +83.6%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried or salted fish exports from Sudan, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +22.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 136%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-10.2%).

Imports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, approx. X tons of dried or salted fish were imported into Sudan; waning by -20.7% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 1,467%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried or salted fish imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,684% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ethiopia (X tons) was the main dried or salted fish supplier to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ethiopia stood at -12.4%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or salted fish to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ethiopia totaled -12.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, 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 Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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