Raw sugar production in Sudan
In 2023 Sudan produced 450,000 t of raw sugar, the 42nd largest in the world (0.24% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 35%. The record was 689,840 t in 2013.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 450,000 t
- World rank
- 42 of 121
- 10-year change
- −35%
- Record
- 689,840 t
- 2013
Raw sugar in Sudan, 2012–2023 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.24%
- 0.38% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −35%
- world +4.4%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Zambia | 467,491 | 0.25% |
| 41 | Austria | 459,778 | 0.25% |
| 42 | Sudan | 450,000 | 0.24% |
| 43 | Ethiopia | 440,000 | 0.23% |
| 44 | Ecuador | 420,000 | 0.22% |
Map of world production of raw sugar
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 450,000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 450,000 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 445,000 | −11% |
| 2020 | 501,304 | −7.5% |
| 2019 | 542,000 | −7.5% |
| 2018 | 586,000 | −9.0% |
| 2017 | 644,000 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 601,006 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 590,797 | −10% |
| 2014 | 657,072 | −4.8% |
| 2013 | 689,840 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 682,301 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 136 t USD 98,000
- Importer rank
- 151 of 183
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 raw sugar in Sudan?
Sudan produced 450,000 t in 2023, 0.24% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of raw sugar?
Sudan ranked 42nd of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 22.4% of the world total.
How has the production of raw sugar in Sudan changed?
It fell by 35% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.4% for the world. The record was 689,840 t in 2013.
Does Sudan export or import raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only)?
In 2024 Sudan reported no exports and imports of 136 t (USD 98,000), 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 2023 figure for Sudan is from an external organisation. 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.