India: Bambara Bean Market Overview 2021

Bambara Bean Market Size in India

The Indian bambara bean market stood at $X in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Bambara Bean Production in India

In value terms, bambara bean production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Bambara bean production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the average bambara bean yield in India totaled X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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 India totaled X ha in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from India

In 2019, shipments abroad of bambara beans decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tonnes) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from India, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bambara bean exports to Brunei Darussalam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brunei Darussalam totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (-X% per year).

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X) remains the key foreign market for bambara bean exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brunei Darussalam amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Kuwait (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into India

In 2019, the amount of bambara beans imported into India contracted markedly to X kg, declining by -X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Singapore (X tonnes) was the main bambara bean supplier to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bambara bean imports from Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, the largest bambara bean suppliers to India were Singapore ($X) and the Netherlands ($X Netherlands recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Singapore stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands.

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. Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting 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 comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of bambara beans to India?

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In value terms, Singapore ($26K) and the Netherlands ($14K) constituted the largest bambara bean suppliers to India.

What are the leading importers of bambara beans from India?

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In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($2.2K) remains the key foreign market for bambara bean exports from India, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($444), with a 16% share of total exports.

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

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In 2019, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $1,306 per tonne, with an increase of 21% against the previous year.

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

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The average bambara bean import price stood at $536 per tonne in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year.