SUDAN – A GROWING MARKET FOR EXPORTS OF INDIAN MAN-MADE FIBRE TEXTILES
Sudan is basically a cotton producing country and hence the textile industry of this country is mainly cotton based. The Sudanese cotton are acknowledged to be of good quality and recognized internationally. However, with the changing tradition, economy and fashion, the demand for blended and synthetic textiles are on the rise not only in Sudan but in African region.
Open Economy
Sudan is an open economy and its government has been taking various pro-active initiatives to improve the textile industry of Sudan. However, major part of the Sudanese textile industry is in the private sector.
IMPORT OF TEXTILE & CLOTHING
Chapter |
Product |
Import in 2013 (In USD 000) |
Silk |
1,017 |
|
Wool, animal hair, horsehair yarn and fabric thereof |
454 |
|
Cotton |
40,082 |
|
Vegetable textile fibres nes, paper yarn, woven fabric |
18 |
|
Manmade filaments |
36,024 |
|
Manmade staple fibres |
58,772 |
|
Wadding, felt, nonwovens, yarns, twine, cordage, etc |
4,975 |
|
Carpets and other textile floor coverings |
5,570 |
|
Special woven or tufted fabric, lace, tapestry etc |
13,150 |
|
Impregnated, coated or laminated textile fabric |
10,632 |
|
Knitted or crocheted fabric |
2,423 |
|
Articles of apparel, accessories, knit or crochet |
111,703 |
|
Articles of apparel, accessories, not knit or crochet |
131,233 |
|
63 |
Other made up textile articles, sets, worn clothing etc |
127,105 |
TOTAL |
|
543,158 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
Though, Sudan is a net exporter of Cotton, in case of Man-made fibres it depends mostly on imports because these man-made fibres, yarns, fabrics and made-ups are not locally manufactured in Sudan. During 2013 Sudan imported around USD 500 Mn. of textile products from the world in which around 40% (USD 200 Mn.) was of man-made fibre textiles, however, India’s share in Sudan’s total import of MMF textiles during 2013 was around US$ 27 Mn. accounting for 14% only. Hence, there is further scope for increasing exports of Indian MMF textiles to Sudan. Product share in the export basket of Indian MMF textiles to Sudan was fabrics 58%, made-ups 26%, and yarn 16%. Main countries Sudan imported MMF textiles from were China, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.
Major Man-made filament products covered under Chapter 54 imported by Sudan
HS Codes |
Product Description |
Imports in 2013 (In US$ 1000) |
Woven fabrics,>/=85% of textured polyester filaments, dyed, |
10,942 |
|
Woven fabrics,>/=85% of textured polyester filaments, printed, |
7,122 |
|
Woven fabrics,>/=85% of textured polyester filaments, unbl or bl, |
3,364 |
|
Woven fabric >85% non-textured polyester filaments |
2,555 |
|
Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments,<85% mixed with cotton,dyed, |
2,456 |
|
Textured yarn nes,of polyester filaments,not put up for retail sale |
1,503 |
|
Woven fab of high tenacity fi yarns of nylon oth polyamides/polyesters |
1,461 |
|
Woven fabrics,>/=85% of synthetic filaments, dyed, nes |
1,121 |
|
Woven fabrics,>/=85% of textured polyester filaments, yarn dyed, |
790 |
|
Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments, printed, |
709 |
|
Sewing thread of synthetic filaments |
663 |
|
Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments, dyed, |
661 |
|
Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments,<85% mixd w cotton,unbl o bl, |
660 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
Dyed woven fabrics made out of textured polyester filament was one of the main fabrics imported by Sudan during 2013 followed by printed woven fabrics made out of textured polyester filament polyester filament and bleached/unbleached woven fabrics made out of textured polyester filament. Textured yarn made out of textures polyester filament was the main yarn imported by Sudan during the year.
Major countries exporting Man-made filament products covered under Chapter 54 to Sudan
Country |
Export during 2013 (In USD 000) |
16,528 |
|
15,424 |
|
946 |
|
726 |
|
560 |
|
303 |
|
181 |
|
151 |
|
108 |
|
103 |
|
Others |
994 |
TOTAL |
36,024 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
India has a significant share of 46% in total import of man-made filament textiles by Sudan while China accounts for 43%.
Major Man-made fibre products covered under Chapter 55 imported by Sudan
HS Code |
Product Description |
Imported in 2013 (in US$ 1000) |
551614 |
Woven fabrics, containing>/=85% of artificial staple fibres, printed |
21,135 |
551219 |
Woven fabrics,containg>/=85% of polyester staple fibres,o/t unbl or bl |
7,992 |
551311 |
Plain weave polyest stapl fib fab,<85%,mixd w/cottn,</=170g/m2,unbl/bl |
3,509 |
550200 |
Artificial filament tow |
3,478 |
551211 |
Woven fabrics, containing>/=85% of polyester staple fibres, unbl or bl |
3,249 |
551511 |
Woven fab of polyester staple fib mixd w viscose rayon staple fib,nes |
3,189 |
551341 |
Plain weave polyester stapl fib fab,<85%,mixd w/cot,</=170g/m2,printd |
2,972 |
550921 |
Yarn,>/=85% of polyester staple fibres, single, not put up |
1,646 |
550953 |
Yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, not put up, nes |
1,532 |
551421 |
Plain weave polyester staple fibre fab,<85%,mixd w/cotton,>170g/m2,dyd |
1,479 |
551321 |
Plain weave polyester staple fib fab,<85%,mixd w/cotton,</=170g/m2,dyd |
1,475 |
550951 |
Yarn of polyester staple fibres mixd w/ arti staple fib,not put up,nes |
1,368 |
551611 |
Woven fabrics,containg>/=85% of artificial staple fibres,unbleached/bl |
1,156 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
Printed woven fabrics made out of artificial staple fibres were the main fabrics imported by Sudan during 2013.
Major countries exporting Man-made filament products covered under Chapter 55 to Sudan
Country |
Export during 2013 (In USD 000) |
China |
36,570 |
India |
7410 |
Egypt |
3612 |
3302 |
|
Indonesia |
2729 |
Turkey |
2903 |
Others |
2246 |
TOTAL |
58,772 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
Main countries who are currently supplying textiles made out of man-made staple fibres to Sudan are China with a share of 62% followed by India 13%, Egypt 6%, etc.
Major Man-made Made-up items covered under Chapter 63 imported by Sudan
HS Codes |
Product Description |
Imports in 2013 (In US$ 1000) |
Blankets (o/t electric) and traveling rugs, of synthetic fibres |
14,361 |
|
Bed linen, of man-made fibres, printed, not knitted |
17,031 |
|
Bed linen, of man-made fibres, nes |
30,208 |
|
Curtains/drapes/interior blinds curtain/bd valances,of syn fib,nt knit |
9,777 |
|
Flexible intermediate bulk containers, man-made |
2,298 |
|
Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres |
2,480 |
|
Tents, of synthetic fibres |
2,575 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
Made-ups are one of the main textile products imported by Sudan. During 2013 it imported nearly USD 170 Mn of made-ups in which man-made fibre made-ups accounted for about 60% (USD 100 Mn). However, India’s share in it was only 6% (USD 6.36 Mn). Hence, there is scope to increase exports of man-made fibre made-ups from India to Sudan. Main man-made fibre made-ups imported by Sudan arebed linen, blankets, curtains, etc.
Major countries exporting Made-ups made from man-made fibre covered under Chapter 63 to Sudan
Country |
Export during 2013 |
39,801 |
|
34,280 |
|
11,102 |
|
8,466 |
|
6,319 |
|
2,422 |
|
2,365 |
|
1,189 |
|
779 |
|
654 |
SOURCE: UN COMTRADE
Export of Indian Man-made fibre textiles to Sudan
Sudan is a growing market for man-made fibre textiles during 2013-14. Export of these textiles from India to Sudan have steadily grown over the years to reach USD 26.76 Mn. during 2013-14 recording a growth of 28 3% compared to the previous year.
Year |
Fabrics |
Made-up |
Yarn |
Fibre |
Total |
%Gr/Dec |
2009-10 |
7.14 |
0.98 |
1.08 |
0 |
9.2 |
|
2010-11 |
8.74 |
1.69 |
1.35 |
0 |
11.78 |
28.04% |
2011-12 |
11.57 |
3.25 |
2.52 |
0 |
17.34 |
47.20% |
2012-13 |
12.18 |
5.37 |
3.33 |
0 |
20.88 |
20.42% |
2013-14 |
14.62 |
6.36 |
5.78 |
0 |
26.76 |
28.16% |
SOURCE: DGCI& S
Main items of exports in India’s export basket of Man-made fibre textiles to Sudan during 2013-14 were as follows:
Fabrics
Made-ups
Yarn
Import Duty Structure of Sudan
Sudan’s import Tariffs (percent ad valorem) for Textiles and Apparel are as follows:
Product Fibre/Yarn |
HS Chapter/Subheading |
Tariff Rate Range (%) |
Fibre/Yarn |
||
-Silk |
5003-5006 |
3 - 25 |
-Wool |
5105-5110 |
N/A |
-Cotton |
5204-5207 |
3 - 10 |
-other vegetable fiber |
5306-5308 |
25 |
-man-made fiber |
5401-5406/5501-5511 |
3 - 25 |
Woven Fabric |
||
-Silk |
5007 |
25 |
-Wool |
5111-5113 |
N/A |
-Cotton |
5208-5212 |
25 |
-other vegetable fiber |
5309-5311 |
3 - 25 |
-Man-made fiber |
5407-5408/5512-5516 |
25 |
Knit Fabric |
60 |
25 |
Non Woven Fabric |
5603 |
40 |
Industrial Fabric |
59 |
3 - 25 |
Apparel |
61-62 |
40 |
Made Ups |
63 |
3 - 40 |
The tariffs applied by Sudan on import of textile products are comparatively higher which are up to 25% on fibres and up to 40% on fabrics and made-ups. The issue of high import tariffs is a serious concern while exporting textile products to Sudan. However, the Indian government is making consistent efforts to discuss the issue with its Sudanese counterpart so that the tariff rates may be revised downwards.
SRTEPC Promotional Programme
In view of growing scope for further increasing exports of Indian man-made fibre textiles to Sudan, the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council is organizing an exclusive Indian Textiles Exhibitions in Sudan along with Ethiopia – which is also a potential market for Indian MMF textiles in African region during the 2nd week of August 2014. The Exhibitions are being organized in association with Indian Missions in these countries and with active support of the local Trade Bodies. The Council urges its member –companies to participate in a big way in these exhibitions and take maximum benefits of the events.
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