Sudan: Banana Market 2024

Banana Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese banana market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Banana consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Banana Production in Sudan

In value terms, banana production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of bananas in Sudan totaled X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The banana yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 harvested area of bananas in Sudan declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase 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, banana harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The banana harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Banana Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of bananas, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, banana exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for banana exports from Sudan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, banana exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan amounted to X%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for bananas exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Jordan amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average banana export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (X%).

Banana Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2019, overseas purchases of bananas increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, banana imports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Jordan (X tons) was the main banana supplier to Sudan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Jordan totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average banana import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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