Romania: Bambara Bean Market Overview 2021

Bambara Bean Market Size in Romania

For the seventh consecutive year, the Romanian bambara bean market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value decreased by -X% year-to-year. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2019, shipments abroad of bambara beans decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Romania

For the seventh year in a row, Romania recorded decline in supplies from abroad of bambara beans, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean imports declined to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2017. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Bulgaria (X tonnes) was the main supplier of bambara bean to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bambara bean imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria stood at -X%.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average bambara bean import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per tonne), while the price for Slovakia totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria.

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), with a combined 65% share of global consumption. Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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), with a combined 63% share 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 Romania?

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In value terms, Bulgaria ($17K) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to Romania, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($659), with a 3.8% share of total imports.

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

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In 2019, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $1,314 per tonne, jumping by 35% against the previous year.