Sudan: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Sudan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Sudanese market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, when its value decreased by -5.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Sudan

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, the amount of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exported from Sudan fell significantly to X kg, dropping by -94% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 3,191%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,847% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Sudan, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+32.9% per year) and Egypt (+31.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from Sudan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled -19.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+18.7% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by -82.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,136%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 906% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Sudan, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled -28.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+4.4% per year) and Turkey (-39.7% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Sudan, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-37.4% per year) and India (-40.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 205% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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