Dried shelled cow peas market in Sudan

Earlier Report Observations

After reaching 174.9 thousand tons in 2018, the production and market volume of dried shelled cow peas in Sudan declined over the next two years, falling to 148.2 thousand tons in 2020. This downward trend reversed in 2021, with output rising to 164.8 thousand tons and further to 183.6 thousand tons in 2022, before a modest contraction to 176.7 thousand tons in 2023. The domestic market followed the same pattern, as imports were negligible and exports remained minimal.

The recovery and growth observed in 2021 and 2022 were supported by sustained government backing for national irrigation projects like Rahad and Gezira, which included cow peas cultivation. The introduction of new, higher-yielding varieties, such as the Gbish cultivar for rainfed areas, which outperformed traditional types by up to 20.7%, also enhanced productivity. Furthermore, monetary and fiscal policy coordination between the Central Bank of Sudan and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning helped stabilize the currency, reducing production and export costs.

Despite ongoing state support for agricultural projects and the continued development of improved crop varieties, production contracted in 2019 and 2020. The market then experienced a slight downturn in 2023.

Production dried shelled cow peas in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Sudan ranked ninth globally in the production of dried shelled cow peas.

Top producers of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled cow peas, 2017-2020

Sudan's production of dried shelled cow peas fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 148.2 thousand tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year decline of 7.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 10.2%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.5%. The highest output was in 2018 at 174.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 6.0%. In contrast, 2019 saw the steepest decline of 7.9%.

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

Exports dried shelled cow peas from Sudan

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Sudan exported 17 129 kilograms of dried shelled cow peas, a decrease of 25.7% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Sudan's dried shelled cow peas exports in volume terms, together making up 98.4% of total shipments. The rest was distributed among smaller markets.

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, $ US

In 2020, Sudan's exports of dried shelled cow peas in value terms reached 31 696 US dollars, surging by 223.1% from 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was the leading destination for Sudan's dried shelled cow peas exports in value, accounting for 73.7% of total flows. The remaining share went to various smaller markets.

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 cow peas to Sudan

Imports in kind, kg

The import market showed significant volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 300 kilograms, with the largest decline that year of 93.1%. They peaked in 2018, creating a 14.4-fold difference between the two years. In 2020, Sudan imported 5 210 kilograms, a sharp increase of 300.8% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Italy were the key suppliers of dried shelled cow peas to Sudan in volume terms, together representing 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, $ US

The import market experienced notable fluctuations over the observed timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 892 US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 88.7%. The peak occurred in 2018, resulting in an 8.9-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Sudan's imports in value terms amounted to 9 837 US dollars, a substantial year-over-year rise of 419.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, Turkey and Italy dominated Sudan's imports of dried shelled cow peas in value terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% 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