Dried shelled beans market in Sudan, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled beans in Sudan experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 187.6 thousand tonnes in 2018, the market volume contracted to 161.2 thousand tonnes by 2020. This decline was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted agricultural activities and supply chains, leading to reduced production and heightened economic challenges within the farming sector.

Market volume rebounded strongly over the following two years, growing by over 10% annually to reach 196.3 thousand tonnes in 2022. However, this recovery was reversed in 2023 when the market shrank to 189.5 thousand tonnes. The contraction resulted from the ongoing war in Sudan, which drastically reduced planted agricultural areas and disrupted local supply chains, causing scarcity and higher prices for food commodities like beans.

Production dried shelled beans in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Sudan's dried shelled bean production has declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 161.2 thousand tons, marking a moderate year-over-year contraction of 7.2%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.1%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 3.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 187.5 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 7.3% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 5.7% rise.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Sudan

Exports in kind, t

Sudan's dried shelled bean exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 131.8 tons, representing a substantial increase of 227.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1 071.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 127.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates were the primary destinations for Sudan's dried shelled bean exports by volume. Indonesia accounted for 45.4% of exports, Yemen for 16.4%, and the UAE for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 73.8% of Sudan's total export 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

Sudan's dried shelled bean export value has increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 140.3 thousand US dollars, up by 789.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 1 968.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 174.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Yemen were the leading destinations for Sudan's dried shelled bean exports by value. Indonesia held 58.6% of export value, the UK 17.7%, and Yemen 6.8%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 83.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Sudan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 13.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sudan imported 70.4 tons of dried shelled beans, which is 89.4% lower than the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 661.7 tons, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 434.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey were the main sources of dried shelled bean imports to Sudan by volume. Ethiopia supplied 49.0% of imports, the UAE 18.4%, and Turkey 15.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.8% of Sudan's total import flows.

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

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, representing a 9.8-fold shift. In 2020, Sudan's dried shelled bean import value totaled 110.5 thousand US dollars, down by 81.0% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 580.3 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 721.1%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates were the leading sources of dried shelled bean imports to Sudan by value. Ethiopia accounted for 48.0% of import value, Turkey for 18.5%, and the UAE for 17.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 84.0% of Sudan's total import value.

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

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