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Sudan - Market Prices and Availability Report 16: Essential Commodities Prices, Availability, and Market Actors’ Perceptions (May 2026)
By International Food Policy Research Institute at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
. Cereals and Flour The following figure shows weekly average local prices of cereals and wheat flour (SDG/kg) from February 2025 to May 2026. Sorghum, millet and wheat flour prices increased slightly in May compared to April 2026. Wheat prices remained stable during April and May, with only a sligh
Key takeaway Sudan's essential commodity markets remained under pressure in May 2026, with prices rising for many food items and traders reporting declining availability across several commodity groups.
Why this matters
The rising prices of staple cereals and declining availability of essential commodities in Sudan pose significant challenges for humanitarian relief efforts in the region. With prices of sorghum, millet, and wheat flour increasing slightly in May, the ability of aid organizations to provide food assistance to vulnerable populations may be compromised. The decline in availability of cereals and flour, as reported by traders, further exacerbates the situation. The upward trend in fuel prices and persistent gap between official and parallel exchange rates also threaten to disrupt supply chains and logistical operations, making it more difficult for relief organizations to deliver aid effectively. As market actors continue to face operational challenges, including supply chain and financial constraints, the humanitarian community must closely monitor the situation and adapt their strategies to ensure that critical assistance reaches those in need.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . Cereals and Flour The following figure shows weekly average local prices of cereals and wheat flour (SDG/kg) from February 2025 to May 2026. Sorghum, millet and wheat flour prices increased slightly in May compared to April 2026. Wheat prices remained stable during April and May, with only a sligh
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