China: Bambara Bean Market Overview 2021

Bambara Bean Market Size in China

In 2019, the Chinese bambara bean market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Bambara Bean Production in China

In value terms, bambara bean production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of bambara beans in China stood at X kg per ha in 2019, remaining stable against 2018. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The bambara bean harvested area in China totaled X ha in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from China

In 2019, shipments abroad of bambara beans increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tonnes) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bambara bean exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X tonnes), threefold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for bambara bean exported from China were the U.S. ($X), Yemen ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia and Senegal, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Senegal (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bambara bean export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into China

In 2019, supplies from abroad of bambara beans decreased by -X% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2018, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean imports contracted significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Madagascar (X tonnes) was the main bambara bean supplier to China, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Madagascar was relatively modest.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to China.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Madagascar was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Madagascar.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Madagascar amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bambara beans in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of bambara bean consumption in 2019 were Burkina Faso (58K tonnes), Cameroon (51K tonnes) and Niger (45K tonnes), together comprising 65% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of bambara beans in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of bambara bean production in 2019 were Burkina Faso (58K tonnes), Cameroon (51K tonnes) and Niger (45K tonnes), together accounting for 63% of global production. Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of bambara beans to China?

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In value terms, Madagascar ($14K) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to China.

What are the leading importers of bambara beans from China?

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In value terms, the largest markets for bambara bean exported from China were the U.S. ($48K), Yemen ($33K) and Germany ($20K), together accounting for 85% of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

What is the average export price for bambara beans in China?

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In 2019, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $871 per tonne, which is down by -29.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bambara beans in China?

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In 2018, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $1,300 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year.