Sudan: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Sudanese sorghum market, when its value decreased by -1.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Production in Sudan

In value terms, sorghum production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 187%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sorghum yield in Sudan reached X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 34%. The sorghum yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sorghum were harvested in Sudan; waning by -8.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum harvested area increased by +9.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 76%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of sorghum increased by 141% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 496%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 451% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Sudan, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled -12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+16.7% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Sudan, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to -7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+17.7% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 63% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum export price decreased by -9.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 the UK (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, imports of sorghum into Sudan dropped markedly to X tons, shrinking by -19.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of sorghum to Sudan, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -2.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -2.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +4.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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