Sudan: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Sudan

For the fifth year in a row, the Sudanese green peas market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 8.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Sudan

In value terms, green peas production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 7.9%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in Sudan was estimated at X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average green peas yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of peas (green) production in Sudan was estimated at X ha, surging by 1.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green peas harvested area decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 8.3%. The green peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of peas (green) decreased by -8.3% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, green peas exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +38.5%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for peas (green) exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +19.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -13.9% per year.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, purchases abroad of peas (green) increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main green peas supplier to Sudan, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, green peas imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (-39.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Sudan, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia stood at +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+19.6% per year) and Egypt (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -35.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 118% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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