Sudan: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese durum wheat market decreased by -16.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded pronounced growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Sudan

In value terms, durum wheat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 113%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in Sudan contracted modestly to X tons per ha, dropping by -1.8% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat yield increased by +1.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 62%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The durum wheat harvested area in Sudan rose markedly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 12% on the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat harvested area decreased by -9.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Sudan

Durum wheat exports from Sudan reached X kg in 2015, leveling off at 2014. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2014 to 2015; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, durum wheat exports fell remarkably to $X in 2015. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X kg) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ghana was relatively modest.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Sudan.

From 2014 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ghana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ghana.

From 2014 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ghana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was decline in supplies from abroad of durum wheat, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 228%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X tons) was the main durum wheat supplier to Sudan, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania was relatively modest.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +7.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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