Sudan: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese grapefruit market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Sudan

In value terms, grapefruit production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in Sudan was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. The grapefruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The grapefruit harvested area in Sudan declined modestly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -2.4% on the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grapefruit harvested area increased by +67.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grapefruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were exported from Sudan; which is down by -15.1% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 354%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 312% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from Sudan, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Sudan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Poland ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +32.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of grapefruits, when their volume decreased by -23.1% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 609%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 296%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main grapefruit supplier to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +29.3%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled +26.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to -1.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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