Switzerland: Bambara Bean Market Overview 2021

Bambara Bean Market Size in Switzerland

In 2019, the Swiss bambara bean market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2019, approx. X kg of bambara beans were exported from Switzerland; waning by -X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X kg in 2018, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean exports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for bambara bean exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

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

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

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

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2019, purchases abroad of bambara beans decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean imports contracted to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X kg), Germany (X kg) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of bambara bean imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. Madagascar and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Nigeria, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Madagascar (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, bambara bean import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 accounting for 65% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted 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), with a combined 63% share of global production. These countries were followed by Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of bambara beans to Switzerland?

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In value terms, Spain ($127) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to Switzerland, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Madagascar ($18), with a 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.7% share.

What are the leading importers of bambara beans from Switzerland?

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In value terms, Germany ($11) remains the key foreign market for bambara bean exports from Switzerland.

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

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In 2019, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $37,557 per tonne, increasing by 3,423% against the previous year.

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

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The average bambara bean import price stood at $2,933 per tonne in 2019, falling by -1.8% against the previous year.