Commodity & Trade Updates

The government’s export target of 350,000 tons by 2030 represents about half a month’s domestic consumption, which stands at approximately 6.6 million tons annually.

The renewed focus on local maize production stems from the government’s intent to reduce reliance on imports from countries like Argentina and Brazil.

This figure represents a 62% increase from last year and 7% above the five-year average, exceeding Sudan’s annual food needs of 5.5 to 6 million tons.

Currently, local wheat production accounts for only 8% of national consumption, while imports dominate at 92%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.