Sudan: Market for Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings 2024

Market Size for Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings in Sudan

The Sudanese market for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings surged to $X in 2022, rising by 60% 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). Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings from Sudan was estimated at X units, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 438% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 518% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X units) was the main destination for exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings from Sudan, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings to Sri Lanka exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tanzania (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sri Lanka totaled +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+27.1% per year) and Ethiopia (-20.3% per year).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) remains the key foreign market for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings exports from Sudan, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sri Lanka stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (-26.2% per year) and Tanzania (+8.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings amounted to $X per unit, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 244%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+73.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings increased by 52% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 802% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 635%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest special-purpose electric lamp and lighting fitting supplier to Sudan, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X units), fivefold. Bulgaria (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+31.9% per year) and Bulgaria (+93.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings to Sudan, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +31.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+36.9% per year) and Uganda (+58.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Uganda ($X per unit), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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