Wildfire in Sudan — Green alert

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Sudan Forest Fires

1. Summary

Forest fires occurred in Sudan from April 7th to 16th, classified as medium-grade risk. Additional forest losses are occurring amid accelerated deforestation of acacia forests during the ongoing civil war. While the scale of the fires and exact affected areas remain unclear, they are expected to deal additional blows to Sudan's vulnerable agricultural and forestry foundation.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural commodities: Sudan is a major producer of sesame, sorghum, and peanuts, with potential negative impacts on crop productivity from soil damage and climate changes caused by forest fires
• Timber and forest products: Sudan's timber supply base, including acacia, faces double impacts from war and fires, raising concerns about effects on natural resin production such as gum arabic
• Livestock industry: In Sudan where livestock farming is important, potential livestock feed shortages and deteriorating pastoral conditions due to pasture losses
• Regional logistics: Potential inland logistics delays from temporary blockages of roads and transport infrastructure around fire-affected areas

3. Watch points

• Fire suppression status: Given the Sudanese government's limited disaster response capabilities, tracking time to complete fire suppression and whether additional spread occurs
• Agricultural season impact: Monitoring soil recovery conditions before the rainy season (June-September) and crop cultivation possibilities in the second half of 2026