Sudan: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese preserved and frozen vegetable market decreased by -8.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Sudan

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of vegetables (preserved, frozen) decreased by -85.9% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 120%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -31.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports from Sudan.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -35.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -6.2% per year.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables (preserved, frozen) decreased by -19.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 311% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 302% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved and frozen vegetable imports to Sudan, with a combined 69% share of total imports. France, Lebanon, South Africa, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to Sudan, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+19.5% per year) and Italy (+16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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