Sudan: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese watermelon market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Sudan

In value terms, watermelon production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of watermelons in Sudan skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 51% compared with the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 55%. The watermelon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of watermelons production in Sudan declined sharply to X ha, which is down by -26.9% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116%. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, exports of watermelons from Sudan amounted to X tons, increasing by 3.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 176%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 203%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for watermelon exports from Sudan, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, watermelon exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Qatar (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at +66.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+16.4% per year) and Qatar (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for watermelons exports from Sudan, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled +77.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+15.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average watermelon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon export price decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, purchases abroad of watermelons increased by 4.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 393%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, watermelon imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 614% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main watermelon supplier to Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +1.1%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of watermelons to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at +1.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average watermelon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 69%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +31.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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