Sudan: Concerns As Sudan's Imported Bean Ban Bumps Basic's Bracket

AllAfrica Global Media · 2026-10-07T12:02:54.000Z · World

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Sudan -- Sudan's ban on imported beans has sent prices sharply higher, raising concerns over the affordability of a staple food (ful or sometimes ful medames) for millions of Sudanese. A decision by Sudan's Ministry of Agriculture to ban imports of Egyptian beans has sent prices soaring, with a sack now selling for between SDG1 million and SDG1.1 million. A sack of locally produced Salim beans has risen to SDG1.5 million, while imported Ethiopian beans are selling for SDG1.42 million.

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