Wheat production in Sudan
Sudan: Wheat production was 403,000 metric tons in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Wheat production in Sudan, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2010, wheat production in Sudan stood at 403,000 metric tons.
The figure is down 37.2% on the previous year and up 88.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Sudan peaked at 838,000 metric tons in 1992 and was at its lowest, 26,400 metric tons, in 1961.
Sudan ranks 7th of 32 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 59,641 metric tons | 26,400 metric tons | 123,200 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 208,730 metric tons | 115,300 metric tons | 312,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 178,700 metric tons | 79,000 metric tons | 247,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 523,500 metric tons | 172,000 metric tons | 838,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 464,770 metric tons | 214,000 metric tons | 803,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 403,000 metric tons | 403,000 metric tons | 403,000 metric tons | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 17.66 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 29.4% (2025)
- Rural population 33.61 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.3% (2025)
- Rural population 65.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 11.59 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Sudan?
- Wheat production in Sudan was 403,000 metric tons in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 838,000 metric tons in 1992.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,400 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Sudan rank for wheat production?
- Sudan ranks 7th out of 32 countries with data for 2010.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.3%. 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 Wheat production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on wheat relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.