AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

Fueling much of modern life, raw crude is one of the most important commodities in the world today. Petrol in cars, fuel for planes and power to millions of homes across the globe – all of these are derived from crude oil.

Sorghum is a cereal grain that grows tall like corn, and it is used for number of purposes. It’s a popular crop to grow within the drier regions of the world.

Sudan is one of the largest producers of sesame seeds in the world and the third the largest exporter after India and Ethiopia, contributing to about 23 % of the international sesame market.

Also known in Sudan as Karkade, hibiscus flower grown in Sudan is considered one of the best among the world. Most of the hibiscus farming takes place in Kordofan and Darfur

Alfalfa is a highly palatable legume that has been grown as livestock feed since the fourth century. It is valued for its high nutritional quality and is an excellent source of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

The peanut or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is a species in the family Fabaceae (commonly known as the bean, pea or legume family)..

Yellow corn is a variety of sweet corn. Its ears are wrapped in tightly bound lime hued husks with silks and a tassel that extend out from the tip.

The pigeon pea is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae. Its cultivation can be tracked back more than 3,500 years. Also known as Agastya or Lubiya in Sudan.

Due to the abundance of hardwood species, Sudan is able to produce vast quantities of high-quality hardwood charcoal for various uses. Charcoal, unlike wood, cannot be affected by insects or decay fungi. It can be stored indefinitely without deterioration.

Also known in Sudan as Karkade, hibiscus flower grown in Sudan is considered one of the best among the world. Most of the hibiscus farming takes place in Kordofan and Darfur.

Talha (Acacia Seyal) is sorted to the following grades: • Talha cleaned – size (4mm and above) • Talha sifting grade – size (0.5mm ~ 4mm) • Talha dust grade – size (under 0.5mm)

Also known as frankincense, Gum Olibanum is produced in Sudan by tapping the tree Boswellia Papyrifera between December and March.