Sudan: Technical Textiles Market 2024

Technical Textiles Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Sudanese technical textiles market, when its value decreased by -7.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Technical textiles consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Technical Textiles Production in Sudan

In value terms, technical textiles production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +75.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33%. Technical textiles production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, approx. X kg of textile products and articles for technical uses were exported from Sudan; flattening at the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, technical textiles exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg), Egypt (X kg) and Uzbekistan (X kg) were the main destinations of technical textiles exports from Sudan, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for technical textiles exported from Sudan worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average technical textiles export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, purchases abroad of textile products and articles for technical uses decreased by -28.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 140%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, technical textiles imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of technical textiles imports to Sudan, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Turkey, Austria and France, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +3,059.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest technical textiles suppliers to Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 33% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Turkey, Thailand and France, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +646.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 technical textiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 56% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, technical textiles import price increased by +77.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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