Sudan: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Sudan

In 2020, the Sudanese wood fuel (non-coniferous) market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Sudan

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2020, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (non-coniferous) were exported from Sudan; approximately mirroring 2019. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Sudan, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2020, purchases abroad of wood fuel (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports shrank sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Egypt (X cubic meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Sudan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt, while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to Sudan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform