Area
Sudan
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Groundnuts
Date
01/03/2020
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Export policy/market regulation
Description
Banned groundnut exports as of 1 April 2020 and prohibited local storage of groundnuts for speculative purposes, with a view to stabilizing domestic consumer prices and raising the added value of the countrys crop.
Notes
SUDAN export policy: The Sudanese Government banned groundnut exports as of 1 April 2020. Furthermore, local storage of groundnuts for the purpose of influencing prices was prohibited. Reportedly, the measures are aimed at stabilizing domestic consumer prices and maximizing the added value of Sudanese groundnuts.
