Sudan: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese potato market rose sharply to $X in 2021, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in Sudan

In value terms, potato production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Potato production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in Sudan totaled X tons per ha in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020. Overall, the yield, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.1%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average potato yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of potatoes in Sudan declined to X ha, falling by -2.8% on 2020 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, potato harvested area increased by +78.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The potato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Potato Exports

Exports from Sudan

For the seventh year in a row, Sudan recorded growth in shipments abroad of potatoes, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 186%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Sudan, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +55.8%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Sudan, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +46.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Eritrea (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potato Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, the amount of potatoes imported into Sudan shrank rapidly to X tons, which is down by -21.4% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 260% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 144% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest potato supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.0% per year) and New Zealand (+16.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Sudan, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.6% per year) and New Zealand (+9.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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