South Africa: Bambara Bean Market 2024

Bambara Bean Market Size in South Africa

After three years of growth, the South African bambara bean market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Bambara Bean Production in South Africa

In value terms, bambara bean production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of bambara beans in South Africa stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of bambara beans production in South Africa was estimated at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of bambara beans were exported from South Africa; falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bambara bean exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bambara beans exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Swaziland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of bambara beans were imported into South Africa; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zimbabwe (X tons) constituted the largest bambara bean supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bambara bean imports from Zimbabwe exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Madagascar (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malawi (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Zimbabwe totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara beans to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Madagascar stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bambara bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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