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Potato market in Sudan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, Sudan's fresh potato market volume expanded consistently from 444 thousand tons to 534 thousand tons. This growth was supported by state-backed production and processing projects in the Northern State, which included feasibility studies and access to financing through the Sudanese Agricultural Bank. The adoption of modern plowing tools, accessories, and high-yield potato varieties like Espunta and Diamant enhanced farm productivity. Furthermore, the entry of new players into potato processing in 2021 and the launch of new production facilities in 2022 contributed to increased output and market capacity.

The market volume experienced a slight decline to 530 thousand tons in 2023. During the preceding years, shifts in consumer preferences toward locally grown fresh produce and updates to agricultural legislation for irrigated and rain-fed farming had been shaping the market structure. Imports, which had surged in 2022, fell sharply in 2023, reflecting a greater reliance on domestic production.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sudan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sudan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sudan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 potato in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sudan's potato production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 493.9 K t of potatoes, reflecting a moderate 6.0% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 18%, which equates to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	6.0%	6.0%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Sudan

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, potato shipments from Sudan to abroad reached 136 t, marking a sharp increase of 76,736.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	76 736.2%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in kind showed a strong dependence on Kuwait, which absorbed 99.9% 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

In 2019, potato exports from Sudan totaled 56 K $ US, representing an uptick of 105,298.1% compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	105 298.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Kuwait played a dominant role in Sudan's potato exports in value terms, consistently accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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 potato to Sudan

Imports in kind, t

Foreign potato supplies to Sudan increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume registered 6 827 t, equivalent to a 4.5% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 50.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 310 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 69.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 51.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.0%)	51.6%	4.5%	(21.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands remained the key source for potato imports to Sudan, accounting for 84.9% of total imports in kind, with other destinations being much less significant.

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, cross-border shipments of potatoes to Sudan totaled 3 552 K $ US, representing a robust fall of 13.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 48.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 363 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 51.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.0%)	21.3%	(13.0%)	(19.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the principal market for potato imports to Sudan in value terms, accounting for 83.7% of total imports, while other destinations formed a less significant portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io