Sudan: Market for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers 2024

Market Size for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers increased by 10% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers decreased by -80.5% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,021% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports from Sudan, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uzbekistan (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -25.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+9.8% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers exports from Sudan, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to -19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (0.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 983% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Uganda (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers increased by 6.8% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports to Sudan, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer suppliers to Sudan were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +41.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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