Sudan: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese sunflower seed market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Sudan

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Sudan expanded modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, with an increase of 4% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield attained the peak level at X kg per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

The sunflower seed harvested area in Sudan fell to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -5.8% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 65%. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of sunflower seed decreased by 0% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 303% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 9.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Jordan.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +882.3% per year.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Sudan

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sunflower seed decreased by -9.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 157%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Sudan, with a combined 74% share of total imports. The United States, South Africa, France and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Sudan, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-26.3% per year) and the United States (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 United Arab Emirates (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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