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Onions and shallots market in Sudan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled onions and shallots in Sudan recorded a volume of 1.58 million tonnes in 2018, followed by a minimal increase to 1.59 million tonnes in 2019. A more pronounced contraction occurred in 2020, reducing the market size to 1.54 million tonnes.

A strong recovery took place in 2021, with the market expanding by 73 thousand tonnes to reach 1.62 million tonnes. Growth continued into 2022, albeit at a slower rate, pushing consumption to a period high of 1.63 million tonnes.

The market slightly retreated in 2023, declining by 25 thousand tonnes to 1.61 million tonnes. Over the observed period from 2018 to 2023, the market volume remained within a range of approximately 90 thousand tonnes, centered around 1.6 million tonnes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sudan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sudan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sudan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production onions and shallots in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan ranked 15th globally in the production of onions and shallots.

Top producers of onions and shallots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of onions and shallots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sudan produced 1 619 thousand tonnes of onions and shallots, a 3.0% decrease year-on-year. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 1 589 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 668 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 5.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	5.0%	(3.0%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports onions and shallots from Sudan

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a ninefold difference between these years. In 2020, Sudan's foreign exports of onions and shallots amounted to 75 244 tonnes, a 6.5% decline from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 979 tonnes, and the maximum in 2019 at 80 447 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 80.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 795.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(80.2%)	795.9%	(6.5%)	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all of Sudan's onion and shallot exports in kind were directed to Ethiopia, which accounted for 90.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export volumes bottomed out in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of onions and shallots from Sudan totalled 14 689 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial drop of 22.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 863 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2019 at 18 992 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 176.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	176.7%	(22.7%)	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia accounted for 89.0% of Sudan's total exports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports onions and shallots to Sudan

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sudan imported 54 tonnes of onions and shallots, marking a steep increase of 70,952.6% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	70 952.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India was the primary and almost exclusive market for Sudan's imports of onions and shallots in kind, accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sudan's imports of onions and shallots from abroad were recorded at 13 thousand US dollars, representing an uptick of 2,411.5% versus the previous year.

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