Sudan: Fructose Market 2025

Fructose Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese fructose market increased by 41% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fructose Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, overseas shipments of fructose and fructose syrup were finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 341% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fructose exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 539%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for fructose exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -28.8%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fructose and fructose syrup exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -31.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fructose export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -3.7% per year.

Fructose Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, overseas purchases of fructose and fructose syrup were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fructose imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of fructose imports to Sudan, together accounting for 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +66.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fructose and fructose syrup to Sudan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +66.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fructose import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -31% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 45%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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