The global sorghum import landscape in 2023 was marked by China's dominance, importing 3.34 million metric tons, despite a slight decrease from the previous year. Noteworthy increases were observed in Mexico, the United States, and several African nations like Ethiopia and Kenya, reflecting diversification in sources and uses. Japan, Colombia, and Italy experienced significant declines. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights a mixed trend with growth in African countries and tepid changes elsewhere.
Future trends to monitor include an increasing pivot towards North and East African countries as significant importers, possibly driven by growing agricultural and nutritional demands. Geopolitical tensions and climate factors may also affect patterns of trade and priorities in sourcing regions.
Top countries in Sorghum Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 3,340 | 2023 | -5.48% | -2.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 708 | 2023 | +5.67% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 434 | 2023 | -5.24% | -5.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 366 | 2023 | +3.39% | +10.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 227 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kenya | 163 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Djibouti | 77 | 2023 | +1.32% | +9.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 65 | 2023 | +6.56% | +0.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 55 | 2023 | -1.79% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Rwanda | 47 | 2023 | +4.44% | +0.87% | View data |
