Sudan is the world's largest producer of gum arabic, which is a major source of foreign currency for the northeast African nation. Map of growing regions for gum arabic, made from Senegalese acacia in Sudan and neighbouring countries. The city is one of the main local markets for Sudanese gum arabic growers. He told AFP "exports from Darfur and Kordofan via Khartoum -- particularly gum arabic -– have suffered a strong impact" since the war started. Gum arabic exports from Sudan totalled 88,000 tonnes in 2021, earning $110 million, according to central bank figures, the latest official data available.

Source: Daily Nation May 22, 2023 02:25 UTC