Summary — Forest fires occurred in Sudan from April 11-16, 2026, and combined with the ongoing civil war, there are concerns about additional destruction of acacia forests. Indiscriminate logging due to war and forest fires are occurring simultaneously, creating compound threats to Sudan's forest resources.
Supply-chain impact

Gum Arabic production disruption: Sudan supplies over 70% of the world's Gum Arabic as a major production region, and the combination of forest fires and war is expected to impact supply of this key raw material for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries
Agricultural productivity decline: Soil damage and ecosystem destruction from fires may reduce production of Sudan's major agricultural products such as cotton and sesame
Regional logistics network instability: Fires occurring amid civil war conditions raise concerns about additional damage to transportation routes and agricultural infrastructure within Sudan
Alternative supply source pressure: Increased dependence on other African Gum Arabic producing countries creates upward price pressures

Official announcements from Sudanese government and international organizations on fire suppression status and damage scale
Changes in alternative procurement plans and inventory status of major Gum Arabic importing countries (US, Europe)
Possibility of production increases and logistics capacity in neighboring alternative supply countries such as Chad and Ethiopia

Green forest fire notification in Sudan

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