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Sudanese Cotton Lint โ€” Export Supply

Sudan grows long and extra-long staple cotton in the irrigated Gezira scheme and medium-staple cotton in rain-fed and irrigated areas. Sudanese Barakat long-staple cotton is valued for fine yarns.

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Overview

Sudan grows long and extra-long staple cotton in the irrigated Gezira scheme and medium-staple cotton in rain-fed and irrigated areas. Sudanese Barakat long-staple cotton is valued for fine yarns.

Main markets: China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey.

Types, grades & specifications

Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.

Type 1 of 2 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Sudan

Long-Staple Cotton (Barakat type)

Long, strong, fine fibre for high-count yarns.

Sample: $3.20/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Staple length1-3/16" โ€“ 1-1/4" (30โ€“32 mm)
Micronaire3.6โ€“4.2
Strengthโ‰ฅ 32 g/tex
Gradeper HVI test

Type 2 of 2 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Sudan

Medium-Staple Cotton

Medium-staple lint for general spinning.

Sample: $2.80/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Staple length1-1/16" โ€“ 1-1/8"
Micronaire3.8โ€“4.6
HVI tested

Producing regions in Sudan

RegionNotes
Gezira & Managil (irrigated)Long-staple Barakat.
Rahad, New Halfa, SennarMedium and long staple.

Season

Harvest Januaryโ€“April.

Packaging

  • Pressed bales โ‰ˆ 180โ€“200 kg

Export routes

  • Sea: Port Sudan (SDPZU) โ€” main export port; Suakin for livestock
  • Port Sudan โ†’ Jeddah: 1โ€“2 days (Red Sea); โ†’ Mombasa, Europe and Asia by transhipment
  • Air: Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU)

Documents

  • Export registration & bank export form (EX)
  • Certificate of Origin (COMESA / general)
  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • SSMO quality certificate
  • Veterinary health certificate (livestock & meat)
  • Fumigation certificate (where required)

HS codes: 5201.00 (cotton, not carded or combed)

Every Sudan transaction is screened against UN, US (OFAC), EU and UK sanctions lists, including entities linked to the parties in the current conflict. We do not trade Sudanese gold because of the high risk of conflict financing. Payment channels and logistics are agreed before contract.

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