Sudan: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese sesame seed market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sesame Seed Production in Sudan

In value terms, sesame seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 240%. Sesame seed production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average sesame seed yield in Sudan reached X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. The sesame seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The sesame seed harvested area in Sudan soared to X ha in 2022, increasing by 18% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sesame seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Sudan

Sesame seed exports from Sudan soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 37% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 162%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from Sudan, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +28.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+46.7% per year) and Egypt (+21.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Sudan, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+44.7% per year) and Egypt (+20.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Sudan

Sesame seed imports into Sudan amounted to X tons in 2022, growing by 13% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 374% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 341%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest sesame seed supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Sudan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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