Sudan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese vegetable market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Sudan

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Sudan reached X tons per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Sudan; reducing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Sudan

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Sudan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Sudan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Sudan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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