Sudan: Dry Vegetable Market 2024

Dry Vegetable Market Size in Sudan

For the fifth consecutive year, the Sudanese dry vegetable market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.7% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Dry Vegetable Production in Sudan

In value terms, dry vegetable production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Dry vegetable production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Dry Vegetable Exports

Exports from Sudan

For the third year in a row, Sudan recorded decline in shipments abroad of dry vegetables, which decreased by -7.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 410% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 382%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of dry vegetable exports from Sudan, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +45.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry vegetables exports from Sudan, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +48.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+14.8% per year) and Ethiopia (-22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+54.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Vegetable Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of dry vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a tangible increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main dry vegetable supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, dry vegetable imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry vegetables to Sudan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+6.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+73.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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