Sudan: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese leek market declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced setback. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Sudan

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Sudan totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Sudan; remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2016, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Sudan; rising by 171% compared with 2015. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 219%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2016 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 532% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2016 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar totaled +140.3%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Sudan.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar amounted to +173.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -17.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2013 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, leek export price decreased by -25.7% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +13.7% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Sudan

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -15.7% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,195%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,179% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ethiopia (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Sudan, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ethiopia amounted to -12.0%.

In value terms, the largest leek suppliers to Sudan were Egypt ($X) and Ethiopia ($X).

Egypt, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -15.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 677% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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