Sudan: Ophthalmic Instruments Market 2025

Ophthalmic Instruments Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese ophthalmic instruments market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 134% 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). Overall, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Ophthalmic Instruments Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of ophthalmic instruments and appliances decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for ophthalmic instruments exports from Sudan, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled -2.7%.

In value terms, France ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ophthalmic instruments and appliances exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at -6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ophthalmic instruments export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -31.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +45.2% per year.

Ophthalmic Instruments Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, approx. X tons of ophthalmic instruments and appliances were imported into Sudan; increasing by 163% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Poland (X kg) were the main suppliers of ophthalmic instruments imports to Sudan, with a combined 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +57.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ophthalmic instruments suppliers to Sudan were Switzerland ($X), India ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports. France, Egypt, Germany, China, Italy, Jordan, the United States, Japan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +135.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ophthalmic instruments import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -22.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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