Sudan: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese dry bean market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Sudan

In value terms, dry bean production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 206% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average dry bean yield in Sudan fell rapidly to X kg per ha, which is down by -15.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the average dry bean yield hit record highs 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 beans (dry) were harvested in Sudan; growing by 13% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the dry bean harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Sudan

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of beans (dry) decreased by -96.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,112%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 819%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Sudan, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X kg), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at -17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-47.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-50.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Sudan, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-44.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-45.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 119% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, dry bean imports into Sudan soared to X tons, growing by 28% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest dry bean supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-2.2% per year) and Turkey (-24.7% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Sudan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-4.3% per year) and Turkey (-23.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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