Japan: Bambara Bean Market 2022

Bambara Bean Market Size in Japan

The Japanese bambara bean market totaled $X in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Bambara Bean Production in Japan

In value terms, bambara bean production fell sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In 2020, the average yield of bambara beans in Japan was estimated at X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. 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.

In 2020, the bambara bean harvested area in Japan totaled X ha, remaining stable against 2019. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2020, shipments abroad of bambara beans decreased by -X% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X kg, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean exports reached $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X kg) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from Japan, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to X% per year.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2020, imports of bambara beans into Japan was estimated at X kg, remaining constant against 2019. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean imports stood at $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2015, France (X tonnes) was the main supplier of bambara bean to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bambara bean import price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform