IJSR · Vol 12, No 2 · 2025Research

Promotion of Camel Production and Marketing through the Application of Sustainability and Traceability Programmes for Re-building Sudan

Institute for Studies and Promotion of Animal Exports
University of Khartoum
Received: 14 May 2025Revised: 24 July 2025Accepted: 25 July 2025Published: 30 July 2025
Purpose

This paper describes the challenges facing camel production and marketing, with some recommendations to restore camels to Sudan. Design and Approach: The design depends on previous field visits, official data and publications.

Findings

Camels survive well in harsh environments. Sudan was the second richest country in owning and exporting live animals worldwide until 2019. In Sudan, the camel has important socio-economical roles among the traditional herders. Uses include milk, meat, wool, hide, racing, traction and tourism. However, the processing of camel products is limited.

Original/Value of the Paper

Implementing some interventions will improve the husbandry practices and solve the constraints facing the commercialisation of camels. The application of animal identification will conserve national herds’ genetic resources, while traceability is important for upgrading products’ quality and facilitating international trade.

Practical Implications

Enhancing camel production and marketing, promoting lifestyle of producers and traders, promoting exports and upgrading product quality, therefore conserving national herds’ identity and economic growth.

Keywords
Camelus DromedariusSudanNomadsProduction SystemsConstraintsProcessingInterventionsTraceabilityExport
Citation

El Zubeir, I. (2025): Promotion of Camel Production and Marketing through the Application of Sustainability and Traceability Programmes for Re-building Sudan. International Journal of Sudan Research (IJSR), Vol 12, No. 2, pp. 163-174.