A major step has been taken that sends a “message of hope” to Sudan’s war-torn economy. The country’s industrial giant, the Mamoun Elberier Group, has confirmed the full acquisition of Savola Edible Oils – Sudan. This agreement, finalized on March 14, 2026, represents a strategic attempt by one of the nation’s most prominent business families to prevent the total collapse of the domestic food production sector.
The acquisition includes all industrial assets, agricultural investments, and trademarks transferred from the Saudi-based Savola Group to the Sudanese national group.
Savola Sudan stands as one of the largest and most modern industrial complexes in the region, having long served as a primary backbone for the country’s edible oil market.
Since the conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, the nation’s industrial hubs have been devastated. Recent economic data indicates that more than 75 percent of major factories in Khartoum and Gezira have been rendered non-operational due to destruction or their location within active combat zones.
While Sudan previously met 70 percent of its edible oil needs through domestic production, it has now been forced to rely on foreign imports for 90 percent of its consumption.
The group’s CEO, Mamoun Saud Mamoun Elberier, stated that “this acquisition is more than just a business transaction; it is a profound national responsibility.”
To address the logistical hurdles that have plagued the sector for the past three years, the group has launched an “urgent operational plan.” This strategy aims to directly link production centers in Kordofan and Darfur with processing factories in the capital.
The impact of industrial shutdowns on human lives has been severe. The failure of raw materials—such as peanuts and sesame—to reach factories from production sites has led to a 400 percent increase in domestic edible oil prices.
This massive inflation has left millions of Sudanese families unable to meet their basic nutritional needs.
The Elberier Group plans to stabilize the market by processing Sudanese oilseeds domestically rather than processing them abroad. Economic experts suggest that this shift could significantly protect Sudan’s foreign currency reserves, which are currently being depleted for emergency food purchases.
