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Egypt: Bambara Bean Market 2025

Bambara Bean Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian bambara bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bambara Bean Production in Egypt

In value terms, bambara bean production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of bambara beans in Egypt stood at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, 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, approx. less than X ha of bambara beans were harvested in Egypt; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of bambara beans, when their volume decreased by 99.9% to less than X kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 14,553%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 9,976% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of bambara bean exports from Egypt, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Jordan ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the largest markets for bambara bean exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bambara beans in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of bambara bean consumption in 2020 were Burkina Faso, Niger and Cameroon, with a combined 61% share 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?

The countries with the highest volumes of bambara bean production in 2020 were Burkina Faso, Niger and Cameroon, with a combined 61% share of global production. These countries were followed by Mali, Togo, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading importers of bambara beans from Egypt?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia remains the key foreign market for bambara bean exports from Egypt, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon, with a 4.1% share of total exports.

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

In 2020, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $1,044 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bambara bean market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 203 - Bambara beans

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024