Cereal exports (FAO, current US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Cereal exports (FAO, current US$) was 2.58 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
2.58 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 168.3%
World rank
22nd
of 51 countries
All-time high
117.23 million FAO, current US$
in 1982
All-time low
0 FAO, current US$
in 1991
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Cereal exports in Sudan, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal exports in Sudan is 2.58 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 168.3% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal exports in Sudan peaked at 117.23 million FAO, current US$ in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, current US$, in 1991.
That places Sudan 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal exports (FAO, current US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.89 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 4.61 million FAO, current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1963 | 4.92 million FAO, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 5.04 million FAO, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 7.48 million FAO, current US$ | +48.6% |
| 1966 | 5.90 million FAO, current US$ | -21.2% |
| 1967 | 126,000 FAO, current US$ | -97.9% |
| 1968 | 3.24 million FAO, current US$ | +2471.4% |
| 1969 | 234,000 FAO, current US$ | -92.8% |
| 1970 | 180,000 FAO, current US$ | -23.1% |
| 1971 | 3.60 million FAO, current US$ | +1898.3% |
| 1972 | 5.10 million FAO, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1973 | 9.43 million FAO, current US$ | +84.9% |
| 1974 | 14.33 million FAO, current US$ | +52.0% |
| 1975 | 7.18 million FAO, current US$ | -49.9% |
| 1976 | 9.87 million FAO, current US$ | +37.5% |
| 1977 | 17.95 million FAO, current US$ | +81.9% |
| 1978 | 9.64 million FAO, current US$ | -46.3% |
| 1979 | 41.24 million FAO, current US$ | +327.7% |
| 1980 | 86.39 million FAO, current US$ | +109.5% |
| 1981 | 58.78 million FAO, current US$ | -32.0% |
| 1982 | 117.23 million FAO, current US$ | +99.4% |
| 1983 | 51.60 million FAO, current US$ | -56.0% |
| 1984 | 6.38 million FAO, current US$ | -87.6% |
| 1985 | 76,000 FAO, current US$ | -98.8% |
| 1986 | 5.92 million FAO, current US$ | +7693.4% |
| 1987 | 89.24 million FAO, current US$ | +1406.7% |
| 1988 | 23.74 million FAO, current US$ | -73.4% |
| 1989 | 66.90 million FAO, current US$ | +181.8% |
| 1990 | 14.00 million FAO, current US$ | -79.1% |
| 1991 | 0 FAO, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 3.20 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 100.13 million FAO, current US$ | +3029.1% |
| 1994 | 11.89 million FAO, current US$ | -88.1% |
| 1995 | 48.16 million FAO, current US$ | +304.8% |
| 1996 | 5.39 million FAO, current US$ | -88.8% |
| 1997 | 7.50 million FAO, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1998 | 3.29 million FAO, current US$ | -56.2% |
| 1999 | 26.57 million FAO, current US$ | +707.8% |
| 2000 | 4.87 million FAO, current US$ | -81.7% |
| 2001 | 361,000 FAO, current US$ | -92.6% |
| 2002 | 5.01 million FAO, current US$ | +1287.5% |
| 2003 | 2.69 million FAO, current US$ | -46.3% |
| 2004 | 2.52 million FAO, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 674,000 FAO, current US$ | -73.3% |
| 2006 | 985,000 FAO, current US$ | +46.1% |
| 2007 | 27.95 million FAO, current US$ | +2737.8% |
| 2008 | 25.81 million FAO, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 961,000 FAO, current US$ | -96.3% |
| 2010 | 2.58 million FAO, current US$ | +168.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 2.58 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 283,500 FAO, current US$, 9.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 2.58 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 495,000 FAO, current US$, 5.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cereal exports (FAO, current US$) in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +7693.4% | 76,000 FAO, current US$ | 5.92 million FAO, current US$ |
| 1993 | +3029.1% | 3.20 million FAO, current US$ | 100.13 million FAO, current US$ |
| 2007 | +2737.8% | 985,000 FAO, current US$ | 27.95 million FAO, current US$ |
| 1968 | +2471.4% | 126,000 FAO, current US$ | 3.24 million FAO, current US$ |
| 1971 | +1898.3% | 180,000 FAO, current US$ | 3.60 million FAO, current US$ |
| 1987 | +1406.7% | 5.92 million FAO, current US$ | 89.24 million FAO, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.16 million FAO, current US$ | 126,000 FAO, current US$ | 7.48 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 11.85 million FAO, current US$ | 180,000 FAO, current US$ | 41.24 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.63 million FAO, current US$ | 76,000 FAO, current US$ | 117.23 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.01 million FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 100.13 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.18 million FAO, current US$ | 361,000 FAO, current US$ | 27.95 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.58 million FAO, current US$ | 2.58 million FAO, current US$ | 2.58 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal exports in Sudan?
- Cereal exports in Sudan was 2.58 million FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest cereal exports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 117.23 million FAO, current US$ in 1982.
- What is the lowest cereal exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, current US$ in 1991.
- How does Sudan rank for cereal exports?
- Sudan ranks 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cereal exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Cereal exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.