Sudan: Groundnuts Market 2025

Groundnuts Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese groundnuts market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Groundnuts consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Groundnuts Production in Sudan

In value terms, groundnuts production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 126%. Groundnuts production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average groundnuts yield in Sudan surged to X kg per ha, with an increase of 20% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average groundnuts yield attained the peak level at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of ground-nut (in-shell) in Sudan dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -9.4% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 58%. The groundnuts harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Groundnuts Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of ground-nut (in-shell) increased by 272% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 811% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, groundnuts exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 927% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for groundnuts exports from Sudan, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, groundnuts exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan totaled +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+115.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for ground-nut (in-shell) exports from Sudan, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan totaled +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+105.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-18.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average groundnuts export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Jordan (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Groundnuts Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of ground-nut (in-shell), when their volume decreased by -68.3% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, groundnuts imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of groundnuts to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan stood at -12.5%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ground-nut (in-shell) to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan stood at -13.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average groundnuts import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -14.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to -1.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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