Cotton seeds market in Sudan

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Sudan's cotton seeds market volume increased from 90.1 thousand tons to 140.0 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the expansion of large-scale irrigated projects like the Rahad Agricultural Project and the adoption of modern farming equipment. The entry of new players in the agricultural machinery market and policy shifts aimed at boosting oilseed production further contributed to higher output.

In 2021, the market contracted to 114.0 thousand tons, partly due to lingering supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Government initiatives promoting sustainable production and increased investment in irrigation helped moderate the decline. The following year, the market recovered to 120.0 thousand tons, aided by updated agricultural legislation encouraging technology use and changes in support policies from the Central Bank of Sudan.

By 2023, market volume dipped again to 110.0 thousand tons, likely influenced by rising production costs linked to higher energy and fuel prices noted in previous years. Imports and exports of cotton seeds remained negligible throughout the period.

Production cotton seeds in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan ranked 24th globally in cotton seed production volume.

Top producers of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Cotton seed production in Sudan increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sudan produced 140.0 K t of cotton seeds, up 22.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 115.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 29.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sudan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports cotton seeds from Sudan

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were heavily concentrated on Saudi Arabia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, Saudi Arabia was the key partner for exports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sudan in value, 2017-2020

Imports cotton seeds to Sudan

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 50-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cotton seed deliveries to Sudan amounted to 50.1 t, marking a sharp decline of 41.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 143.9 t, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 4 882.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India and Turkey were the two dominant sources for Sudan's cotton seed imports in kind, accounting for 66.9% and 33.1% of total flows, respectively, together forming 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited significant fluctuations during this period. Import volumes varied 211-fold from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019. In 2020, Sudan imported approximately 967 K $ US of cotton seeds, indicating a steep decline of 37.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 552 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 3 092.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of cotton seeds to Sudan were highly concentrated on India, which accounted for 93.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sudan in value, 2017-2020