Sudan: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese onion and shallot market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +41.9% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Production in Sudan

In value terms, onion and shallot production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 82%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Sudan dropped modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the onion and shallot harvested area in Sudan declined to X ha, waning by -2.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area increased by +81.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of onions and shallots, when their volume increased by 385% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 513% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 452%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Sudan, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Ethiopia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia amounted to +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+59.6% per year) and Kuwait (+30.5% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Sudan, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ethiopia stood at +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+67.9% per year) and Kuwait (+30.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($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 Saudi Arabia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, purchases abroad of onions and shallots was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 270%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 351% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Sudan, together comprising 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Sudan, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ethiopia stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (-4.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-22.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 52%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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