Industrial overview
- Global ranking according to industrial output
- #88
- Industrial value added
- 115100 million US dollars
- Which includes manufacturing
- 29100 million US dollars
- Land area
- 187.810,000 km²
- Population
- 5,16610,000 people
- Official language
- Arabic and English (official); Sudanese Arabs speak about it widely
Main industrial sectors
Gold
One of the largest gold producers in Africa, with industrial and traditional mining in the north and west of the country.
Gum arabic
The first supplier in the world with approximately 70 percent of global production.
Food industries
Grinding grains, oils, sugar and dairy products for a market of 50 million people.
Fabric and cotton
Gineries and spinning factories in Gezira and Khartoum rely on long-staple cotton.
Cement and building materials
Large local production capacity with factories in Berber, Atbara and Khartoum.
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- Industrial Value Added (2024)
- 115 100 million US dollars
- Including manufacturing (2024)
- 29 100 million US dollars
- Ranking of global industrial production
- #88
- Land area
- 187.8 10,000 km²
- population
- 5,166 10,000 people
- Main industrial sectors
- Gold, gum arabic, food industries, textile and cotton, cement and building materials
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most important industrial sectors in Sudan?
The most important industrial sectors in Sudan are: gold, gum arabic, food industries, textile and cotton, cement and building materials.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Sudan?
Sudan's industry focuses on gold, gum arabic, food industries, textiles and cotton, cement and building materials. Local companies can build on these strong points to capitalize on local and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
The data comes from the World Bank's International Development Indicators, 2024 Edition (updated), and is updated annually.
What are the main challenges facing the industrial sector in Sudan?
Like many economies, Sudan aims to deepen value-added industrialization and regional integration; Details vary by sector.
Source: World Bank International Development Indicators (2024 edition, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current US dollars. Last update: 2026-10-12