Livestock Ministry to Sudanhorizon: Saudi Arabia and Egypt Top Importers of Livestock

Sudanhorizon – Nazik Shamam

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt topped the list of countries importing Sudanese livestock over the past year.

The Ministry’s Undersecretary, Dr. Ammar Al-Sheikh, stated in an exclusive interview with Sudanhorizon that Saudi Arabia and Egypt remained the largest importers of Sudanese livestock in 2025. He revealed that livestock exports in 2025 reached 3,905,603 head, with a total value of $468,336,930, compared to 4,774,141 head valued at $830,602,214 in 2024. He added that total revenues from live animal and meat exports over the past three years (2023–2025) amounted to approximately $3,410,224,348.

In a related context, Al-Sheikh affirmed the ministry’s readiness to meet the demands of the sacrificial (Hajj) season this year, noting that the entry of the Dinder quarantine facility into service, alongside other quarantine stations, will help supply the season with large numbers.

The livestock sector contributes about 20% of Sudan’s gross domestic product and accounts for approximately 40% of non-oil exports, despite a decline in production due to the impact of the war.

According to official estimates, Sudan possesses more than 107 million head of livestock, making it one of the country’s most important sources of foreign currency.

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