In 2024, China leads global sorghum imports with 7.3 million metric tons, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 62.11%. Mexico, Japan, and Kenya follow, importing significantly lower volumes at 0.2, 0.19, and 0.15 million metric tons, respectively. While some countries like Kenya, Eritrea, and Sudan have shown modest growth, others, including South Africa, Chile, and Mexico, have seen notable declines. Noteworthy growth was also observed in Iraq and Botswana at rates of 49.63% and 37.97%, respectively. Several countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, and the United States, saw their imports drop to negligible levels.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance in sorghum imports, driven by increased demand for animal feed and ethanol production. Additionally, emerging markets such as Iraq and Botswana are likely to maintain their upward trajectory, boosted by agricultural and economic reforms. Conversely, decreased imports in South America and Africa may persist due to local production improvements and economic constraints.
Top countries in Sorghum Import by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 7,300 | 2023 | +50.11% | +62.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mexico | 200 | 2023 | +13.64% | -18.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 190 | 2023 | -21.16% | -15.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kenya | 150 | 2023 | +40.19% | +3.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Eritrea | 70 | 2023 | +11.11% | +3.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sudan | 50 | 2023 | 0% | +13.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Somalia | 50 | 2023 | 0% | -10.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Sudan | 50 | 2023 | 0% | +13.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 50 | 2023 | 0% | -6.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Uganda | 30 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
