Sudan: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Sudanese mustard seed market, when its value decreased by -6.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw temperate growth. Mustard seed consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mustard Seed Production in Sudan

In value terms, mustard seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 27,427,000% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of mustard seed in Sudan stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed 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, the mustard seed harvested area in Sudan totaled less than X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2016, approx. X kg of mustard seed were exported from Sudan; with a decrease of 99.9% against the year before. In general, exports saw a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mustard seed exports declined markedly to $X in 2016. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2015, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for mustard seed exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mustard seed exports from Sudan.

From 2015 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average mustard seed export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -98.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a dramatic slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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

From 2015 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to 0.0% per year.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of mustard seed, when their volume decreased by -5.1% to X tons. In general, imports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 203%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mustard seed imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 178%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of mustard seed imports to Sudan, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mustard seed to Sudan, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria stood at +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (+0.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mustard seed import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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