Sudan: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese melon market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Sudan

In value terms, melon production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Sudan shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average melon yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the melon harvested area in Sudan amounted to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Melon Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of melons, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. In general, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 94%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Sudan, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), threefold. Bahrain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-7.3% per year) and Bahrain (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for melons exports from Sudan, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-20.5% per year) and Kuwait (-23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Qatar (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Melon Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of melons decreased by -6.8% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 428% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 359% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at +10.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +10.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon import price decreased by -24.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 -0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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