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New Halfa Sugar Factory

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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The New Halfa Sugar Factory is a cornerstone of eastern Sudan's economy and a significant byproduct of the country's complex 20th-century history. Established in the 1960s, its creation was intrinsically linked to the relocation of thousands of Nubian people from the Nile Valley, following the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the subsequent flooding of Wadi Halfa. The factory and the surrounding New Halfa Scheme were developed to provide a sustainable livelihood for these displaced communities in the Kassala State. Utilizing water from the Khashm el-Girba Dam on the Atbara River, the factory processes sugar cane grown across vast irrigated plains. Beyond its industrial output, the site represents a major social initiative, having transformed the regional landscape from semi-arid scrubland into a productive agricultural hub. Today, it remains a vital employer and a symbol of the Nubian community's adaptation to their new home in the Sudanese desert, contributing significantly to the nation's domestic sugar supply.

Location: Sudan
Nearby: Aroma (76 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	25	27	29	33	34	34	30	28	29	31	29	26
Rain mm	0	0	0	2	12	17	67	97	40	10	1	0

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The New Halfa Sugar Factory is a major agro-industrial plant in eastern Sudan. It processes sugar cane from the New Halfa irrigation scheme and is central to the regional economy.

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Visiting

The factory is not usually accessible to tourists. From adjacent roads one can see the large silos and chimney.

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Where to view it

The best viewpoint is the main road passing the factory. The surrounding sugar cane fields provide a typical agricultural backdrop.

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Local products

The main product is sugar, as well as molasses and other by-products. The sugar cane harvest season is the most active period, typically from November to March.

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Active season

The factory runs 24/7 during the sugar cane harvest (November to March). Maintenance work occurs the rest of the year, with lower production.

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Nearby

Combine the visit with the New Halfa irrigation system and surrounding villages. The nearby Atbara River gives scenic spots.

Geography

Coordinates

15.33000, 35.59000

Facts

Part of a resettlement project
Benefits from the Khashm el-Girba Dam
Sugar for the east of the country
Important economic factor in Kassala
The facility in New Halfa was built to provide employment for displaced people from the Wadi Halfa area and to strengthen the region's economy.
Located in the Northeast African state of Sudan.
The region is shaped by the Nile and the Nubian Desert.
Climate is mostly hot and dry, with desert and Sahel zones.