In 2023, Nigeria led the global sorghum market with the highest volume, showing a slight growth of 0.33% from the previous year. India and China, the next top producers, experienced declines of 1.73% and 1.21%, respectively. Ethiopia saw a positive trend with a 0.74% increase. Noteworthy is Niger’s growth of 1.56%, and significant gains in Ukraine with a 6.61% increase, while countries like Yemen and Tunisia experienced sharp declines. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate varied across the board with noticeable increases in regions such as Algeria.
Future trends to watch in the global sorghum market include the potential for technological advancements in crop production, an increase in demand from the health food sector, and the effects of climate change on growth regions. Furthermore, geopolitical factors and economic conditions in major producing countries could significantly influence the sorghum market dynamics.
Top countries in Sorghum Market Size Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 21.55 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 14.47 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 11.2 | 2023 | -3.5% | -1.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ethiopia | 11.04 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Niger | 5.64 | 2023 | +1.9% | +1.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mali | 3.7 | 2023 | +1.55% | +0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Burkina Faso | 3.56 | 2023 | +0.21% | -1.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chad | 3.36 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cameroon | 2.46 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Egypt | 0.96 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.16% | View data |
