France: Bambara Bean Market 2023

Bambara Bean Market Size in France

The French bambara bean market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, falling by -84.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild decline. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Bambara Bean Production in France

In value terms, bambara bean production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Bambara bean production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of bambara beans in France was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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 France totaled less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of bambara beans increased by 17,922% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 33,823% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, bambara bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from France, with a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 3.1% share of total exports. Sweden (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +81.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bambara beans exports from France, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +63.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bambara bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -36.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.1%).

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of bambara beans decreased by -84.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 6,709% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 2,432% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X tons) constituted the largest bambara bean supplier to France, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, bambara bean imports from Madagascar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Madagascar stood at +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+34.1% per year) and India (+177.3% per year).

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara beans to France, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Madagascar totaled +39.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.6% per year) and India (+305.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 128%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+46.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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