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SORGHUM GRAIN EXPORT BUSINESS

Sorghum is a local grain that is grown predominantly in the semi-arid savannah and grassland areas of Northern Nigeria and other parts of the world. It is nutritionally rich and serves as a staple food in most parts of Northern Nigeria. The grain has assumed commercial relevance lately, especially in the food and beverage industry both locally and internationally. It has been found to be a valuable ingredient.

Grain sorghum is an annual grass similar in appearance to maize (corn), although it has more stems and more finely branched roots. Wild sorghum is a tall plant of 5-7 feet. Through breeding efforts, newer varieties now have 2-3 dwarf genes, resulting in a plant 2-4 feet tall and easier to harvest. Sorghum is a nutritionally rich, energy-producing cereal that can be grown in areas of the world that are too hot or too dry for other crops to be grown successfully. Sorghum is one of the five most important cereal crops behind rice, wheat, corn and barley. The top sorghum producers are Mexico, Nigeria, U.S.A and India.

The U.S is the top exporter (70% to 80% of world sorghum exports) and also uses sorghum as livestock feed. Today, the grain sorghum is cultivated across the world in the warmer climatic areas. It is grown in about 8.5 million hectares of land in Nigeria. In 2013, the production levels of sorghum in Nigeria, Africa and the world were estimated at 6.9 million, 20 million and 60 million metric tons, respectively.
Sorghum quantitatively is the second most important cereal in Africa after maize. It is mainly eaten in form of flour or paste. It has a high calorific and nutrition value and, therefore, it is recommended for infants, pregnant and lactating mothers, the elderly and the convalescents. Around the world, sorghum production and consumption are on the rise but they are not growing as fast as the world population. Therefore, the supply (and calories) per capita is actually decreasing.

Nutritional Profile
Like other grains such as rice and maize, sorghum contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, ash and minerals. Its nutritional value is good enough but not exceptional when compared with other locally available cereals that are grown as staple foods in Nigeria. Globally, over half of all sorghum produced is used for human consumption. When processed, the nutritional value of sorghum is comparable to corn, so in some cases, it requires supplementation with vitamin A. Sorghum’s nutritional profile includes several minerals. It is a good source of B-complex vitamins. Some varieties of sorghum contain â carotene which can be converted to vitamin A by the human body; given the photosensitive nature of carotenes and variability due to environmental factors. Some fat-soluble vitamins, namely D, E and K, have also been found in sorghum grain in detectable, but insufficient, quantities.

Uses of Sorghum
Sorghum is used in foods, such as porridge, bread, pastries, couscous, and beverages. In Nigeria, sorghum is mainly consumed as tuwo (local paste) and local beverages. Internationally, it is also used for the production of malt drinks, lagers, ethanol, animal feeds, other beverages and confectioneries as well as in the livestock feeds industry. It can also be used as a gluten-free replacement for wheat, but due to the lack of gluten, sorghum bread is generally unleavened. Today, breeding has resulted in better nutritional value of sorghum and better flavor. 

EXPORT MARKET 
Nigeria is the largest sorghum producer in West Africa, accounting for about 71% of the total regional sorghum output; As well as the third largest world producer after the United States and India. Sorghum is highly concentrated in the Northern region of Nigeria, in states like Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe  e.t.c. Major buyers are from Europe who uses them for the production of Animal Feed, Countries like China. USA. Brazil buy and grow them for ethanol.

If you are interested in starting Sorghum Grain Export Business , we are ready to assist you and make it a success. Contact us today, we will hold you and walk you step-by-step through the business process. Subscribe to our two days Online export business training today, where we will gently take you through the whole process of Exporting Sorghum. Also, as part of the training benefits, we will provide you expert recommendations on the next step you need to take immediately, we will provide you contact information of international buyers and also information of  local suppliers.

For exporters that are only interested in getting buyers, contact us to order for our  List of International Sorghum Buyers. If you are interested in any of our services, contact us with the information below:

E-mail:   business@tosfatconcepts.com.ng
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Gbeke Faith
Chief Consultant
TOSFAT Concepts

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