Sudan: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese root and tuber market dropped to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Sudan

In value terms, root and tuber production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Sudan amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 roots and tubers production in Sudan fell modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, root and tuber harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers exported from Sudan contracted to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Sudan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Eritrea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Sudan; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Sudan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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