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In January 2025, there were fluctuations in the prices of essential food items, cash crops, and livestock:
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Sorghum: The national average price decreased slightly to SDG 1,537 per kilogram, representing a 4% decline from December 2024 but a significant 198% increase compared to January 2024.
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Wheat Flour: The national average price fell to SDG 2,774 per kilogram, marking a 1% decline from the previous month and a substantial 101% year-on-year increase.
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Goat: The national average price increased to SDG 132,604 per head, reflecting a 6% rise from the previous month and a considerable 178% increase compared to January 2024.
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Groundnut: The national average price surged to SDG 55,744 per kantar, a 17% increase from the preceding month, and remains 91% higher than the same period last year.
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WFP Local Food Basket: The cost decreased to SDG 1,945 per unit, a 7% decline from the previous month, yet still a significant 142% year-on-year increase.
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Sudanese Pound: The currency depreciated slightly by 4% on the parallel market, trading at approximately 2,555 SDG per USD, and is 122% weaker compared to the same period last year.