Sharp Decline in Sudan’s Exports During 2025
Sudan Events – Rahab Abdullah
An official report from the Sudanese Customs Authority, obtained by Al-Ahdath, revealed a significant decline in exports between January and June 2025, totaling only $1.35 billion.
Gold topped the list with 8.8 tons valued at $839.9 million. Sesame exports reached 124.5 tons worth $150.1 million, while groundnut exports stood at 1,900 tons valued at $1.6 million. Gum arabic exports amounted to 36,600 tons worth $48.1 million, and fodder exports totaled 115,900 tons with a value of $13.8 million. Cotton exports reached 22,300 bales worth $33.2 million.
Live animal exports generated $201.4 million, while meat exports brought in $16 million. No oil or petroleum products were exported, while minerals exports were valued at $5.4 million. Sudan also exported 29,000 tons of bambara nuts worth $12 million.
Former director of the National Agency for Export Development and Financing, Ahmed Babiker Hamour, described the decline as “extremely severe,” attributing it to the impact of the ongoing war. He noted that the sharpest drops were seen in gum arabic and livestock exports—both primarily sourced from Kordofan and Darfur.
