Major Crops Grown in Sudan

Staple and Cash Crops of Sudan

1. Sorghum – drought-tolerant staple.
2. Millet (pearl) – nutritious, arid-adapted.
3. Wheat – expanding in irrigated zones.
4. Maize – southern/central regions, grain and feed.
5. Groundnuts – cash crop, oil and meal.
6. Sesame – top global producer, high oil content.
7. Cotton – textile industry and export.
8. Gum Arabic – world’s primary source (acacia sap).
9. Dates – northern regions, fresh and processed.
10. Legumes – cowpeas, chickpeas, lentils.

Diverse climates enable varied production, supporting food security and exports.