Sudan: Market for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters 2024

Market Size for Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese non-mineral or non-aerated water market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight expansion. Non-mineral or non-aerated water consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters in Sudan

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Exports from Sudan

For the third year in a row, Sudan recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-mineral or non-aerated waters, which increased by 20% to X litres in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,112% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,453% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X litres) was the main destination for non-mineral or non-aerated water exports from Sudan, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X litres), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa amounted to +95.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+88.4% per year) and Ethiopia (+49.1% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-mineral or non-aerated waters exports from Sudan, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa totaled +43.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+97.5% per year) and Ethiopia (+37.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water export price stood at $X per litre in 2021, which is down by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 195%. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+119.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Mineral or Non-Aerated Waters

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-mineral or non-aerated waters increased by 114% to X litres, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 675% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 699% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uganda (X litres) constituted the largest supplier of non-mineral or non-aerated water to Sudan, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, non-mineral or non-aerated water imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X litres), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X litres), with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda amounted to -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+34.9% per year) and Turkey (+21.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-mineral or non-aerated water suppliers to Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Uganda ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +54.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-mineral or non-aerated water import price stood at $X per litre in 2021, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 1,175% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per litre), while the price for Turkey ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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