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Sudan: Metal Wool Market 2025

Metal Wool Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese metal wool market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Metal wool consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Wool Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron or steel wool increased by 6.7% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal wool exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 172%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X kg) was the main destination for metal wool exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria amounted to +39.2%.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for iron or steel wool exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria stood at +65.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal wool export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -14.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +18.5% per year.

Metal Wool Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, metal wool imports into Sudan rose markedly to X tons, increasing by 10% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 181%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal wool imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 292%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), China (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal wool imports to Sudan, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal wool suppliers to Sudan were China ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 98% of total imports. Saudi Arabia and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.1%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +34.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal wool import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal wool import price increased by +95.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of metal wool consumption, accounting for 80% of total volume. Moreover, metal wool consumption in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, more than tenfold.
Russia remains the largest metal wool producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, metal wool production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, eightfold.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal wool to Sudan, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 23% share of total imports.
In value terms, Nigeria $589) remains the key foreign market for metal wool exports from Sudan.
The average metal wool export price stood at $5,259 per ton in 2021, picking up by 58% against the previous year.
The average metal wool import price stood at $2,715 per ton in 2021, which is down by -34.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal wool market in Sudan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25991280 - Iron or steel wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, and gloves and the like

Country coverage:

  • Sudan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Sudan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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