The Dates Sector in Republic of the Sudan
Production reached approximately 442.7 thousand tons in 2023, placing Sudan among the leading producers in the Arab region.
Major Varieties
• Barkawi
• Gandeila
• Tamouda
• Mishriq Wad Lagai
• Mishriq Wad Khatib
• Madini
• Various dry and semi-dry varieties
Sudanese varieties are notable for their storability and transport resilience.
Exports and Markets
Export destinations include:
• Egypt
• Gulf countries
• African markets
• Limited South Asian markets
• Sudanese and Arab diaspora communities
Opportunities
The primary opportunity lies in transitioning from bulk date trading to:
• Graded dates
• Packaged dates
• Branded products based on Barkawi and Gandeila varieties