Cow peas, dry production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 182,149 t of cow peas, dry, the 10th largest in the world (1.80% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 94%. The record was 183,554 t in 2022. Area harvested: 231,525 ha, yield 0.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 182,149 t
- World rank
- 10 of 41
- 10-year change
- +94%
- Record
- 183,554 t
- 2022
Cow peas, dry in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 1.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.8
- world 0.6 (+23%)
- kg per person
- 3.61
- world 1.24
- 10-year change
- +94%
- world +70%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Senegal | 212,909 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Benin | 184,466 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Sudan | 182,149 | 1.8% |
| 11 | Myanmar | 114,040 | 1.1% |
| 12 | Yemen | 92,109 | 0.91% |
Map of world production of cow peas, dry
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 182,149 | +3.1% | 231,525 | 0.79 |
| 2023 | 176,679 | −3.7% | 230,705 | 0.77 |
| 2022 | 183,554 | +11% | 236,801 | 0.78 |
| 2021 | 164,816 | +11% | 242,319 | 0.68 |
| 2020 | 148,205 | −7.9% | 270,000 | 0.55 |
| 2019 | 161,000 | −7.9% | 339,780 | 0.47 |
| 2018 | 174,900 | +6.0% | 135,332 | 1.29 |
| 2017 | 165,000 | 0.0% | 158,936 | 1.04 |
| 2016 | 165,000 | +251% | 307,860 | 0.54 |
| 2015 | 47,000 | −50% | 169,260 | 0.28 |
| 2014 | 94,000 | +31% | 260,820 | 0.36 |
| 2013 | 72,000 | +125% | 259,980 | 0.28 |
| 2012 | 32,000 | — | 65,940 | 0.49 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 3,000
- Importer rank
- 101 of 101
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cow peas, dry in Sudan?
Sudan produced 182,149 t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of cow peas, dry?
Sudan ranked 10th of 41 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 42.4% of the world total.
How has the production of cow peas, dry in Sudan changed?
It rose by 94% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +70% for the world. The record was 183,554 t in 2022.
What is the yield of cow peas, dry in Sudan?
0.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (182,149 t from 231,525 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does Sudan export or import cow peas, dry?
In 2024 Sudan reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 3,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Sudan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.