In 2023, China dominated global sorghum import volumes with a 55.94% share despite a 2.09% decline, followed by Spain at 11.84%, which grew by 2.07%. Japan stood third at 7.26% but saw a 5.34% reduction. Mexico's imports increased by 10.72% to 6.12% of the share, while Ethiopia's share grew slightly to 3.8%. The United States showed significant growth at 52.81%, despite a small overall share of 0.42%. Emerging markets like Djibouti, Kenya, and Rwanda showed promising import growth rates of 9.46%, 2.65%, and 0.87% respectively. Conversely, countries such as Colombia and Chile recorded significant declines of 18.32% and 26.88% respectively.
Watch for China's continued influence on global sorghum trade, an uptick in demand from emerging economies, and market volatility in traditionally large consumers like Japan and the US. Advances in agricultural technology and shifts in dietary trends may further influence these dynamics.
Top countries in Sorghum Import Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 55.94 | 2023 | -5.48% | -2.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.84 | 2023 | +5.67% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 7.26 | 2023 | -5.24% | -5.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 6.12 | 2023 | +3.39% | +10.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 3.8 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kenya | 2.73 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Djibouti | 1.29 | 2023 | +1.32% | +9.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 1.09 | 2023 | +6.56% | +0.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 0.92 | 2023 | -1.79% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Rwanda | 0.79 | 2023 | +4.44% | +0.87% | View data |
