Romania: Bambara Bean Market 2022

Bambara Bean Market Size in Romania

For the eighth consecutive year, the Romanian bambara bean market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, consumption showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value decreased by -X% against the previous year. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2020, the amount of bambara beans exported from Romania amounted to X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2016 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2020, imports of bambara beans into Romania contracted rapidly to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2016. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, bambara bean imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2017. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a 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 totaled -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 rate of growth in terms of value from Bulgaria stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average bambara bean import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded prominent growth. As a result, import price attained 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 amounted to $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform