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Exporting to Sudan

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Sudan presents a growing market for Indian agricultural exports, particularly in cereals, spices, and rice.

Data updated Aug 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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$38.8MAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+5.2%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

Sudan's demand for staple foods and spices is on the rise, driven by population growth and urbanization. Recent trade agreements and favorable exchange rates are expected to further boost imports from India in the near term.

Top imported products

Rice
40%
Cereals
30%
Spices
20%
Sugar
10%

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Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
1006.30.10Parboiled Non-Basmati Rice20%India imposes a 20% export duty on parboiled non-basmati rice, which may affect pricing competitiveness.
0904.11Black Pepper5%Sudan imposes a 5% import duty on black pepper, impacting the final cost of Indian exports.
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Required documents & certifications

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Issued by India's Department of Agriculture, certifies that the agricultural products are free from pests and diseases.

Certificate of OriginRequired

Issued by the Chamber of Commerce, verifies the origin of the goods, necessary for customs clearance.

Bill of LadingRequired

Issued by the shipping company, serves as proof of shipment and is required for cargo release.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
15-20 days
Common route
Sea freight from Mumbai to Port Sudan
Destination port
Port Sudan
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Sea freight is the most economical option, with transit times ranging from 15 to 20 days, depending on shipping schedules.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateSudan landed priceMargin
Rice$400/ton$450/ton$50/ton
Cereals$300/ton$330/ton$30/ton
Spices$5/kg$6/kg$1/kg

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