Sudan: Sportswear Market 2025

Sportswear Market Size in Sudan

After two years of decline, the Sudanese sportswear market increased by 6.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Sportswear consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sportswear Production in Sudan

In value terms, sportswear production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sportswear Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, sportswear exports from Sudan reduced dramatically to X units, waning by -54.4% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The smallest decline of -34.5% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sportswear exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The smallest decline of -28% was in 2020. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X units) was the main destination for sportswear exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for track suits, ski suits and swimwear exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sportswear export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mauritius amounted to 0.0% per year.

Sportswear Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, overseas purchases of track suits, ski suits and swimwear decreased by -34% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 711%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sportswear imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 1,122% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest sportswear supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, sportswear imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), tenfold. Turkey (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +33.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+62.8% per year) and Turkey (+96.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of track suits, ski suits and swimwear to Sudan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +27.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+63.0% per year) and Turkey (+81.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sportswear import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -32.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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