Democratic Republic of the Congo: Bambara Bean Market 2020

Bambara Bean Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the bambara bean market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Bambara Bean Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, bambara bean production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, bambara bean production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average yield of bambara beans in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the bambara bean yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the bambara bean yield reached its peak level of X kg per ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the bambara bean yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Bambara bean harvested area in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to bambara bean production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, the Netherlands (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the major exporters of bambara beans in the world, making up X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Ethiopia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zambia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Africa, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bambara bean markets from Democratic Republic of the Congo were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the bambara bean export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the bambara bean export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports by Country

In 2018, Saudi Arabia (X tons), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main importers of bambara beans, together comprising X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons), India (X tons), Poland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Yemen (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%), Canada (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Poland (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The Dominican Republic, India and Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, El Salvador (-X%), Yemen (-X%) and Luxembourg (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+X p.p.), Nigeria (+X p.p.), Belgium (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), Canada (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.) and Poland (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of El Salvador (-X p.p.), Yemen (-X p.p.) and Luxembourg (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest bambara bean importing markets into Democratic Republic of the Congo were Saudi Arabia ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Belgium experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The bambara bean import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the bambara bean import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Democratic Republic of the Congo import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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