Sudan: Market for Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives 2024

Market Size for Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives in Sudan

The Sudanese market for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives dropped to $X in 2021, reducing by -5.3% 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives from Sudan skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 22% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,926% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives from Sudan, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X kg), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lebanon (X kg), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (0.0% per year) and Lebanon (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives exports from Sudan, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 32% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (0.0% per year) and Lebanon (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 131% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-4.2%).

Imports of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives

Imports into Sudan

Imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives into Sudan reduced to X tons in 2021, falling by -14.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 53%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +30.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to Sudan, with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Canada, the UK, Jordan, Turkey, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest prepared glues and other prepared adhesives suppliers to Sudan, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Egypt, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, Italy, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Jordan, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +30.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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