EU: Bambara Bean Market 2025

Bambara Bean Market Size in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU bambara bean market increased by 7.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate perceptible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Bambara Bean Production in the EU

In value terms, bambara bean production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), with a combined 81% share of total production. Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of bambara beans decreased by -69.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented roughly 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), committing a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X) remains the largest bambara bean supplier in the European Union, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

In Greece, bambara bean exports increased at an average annual rate of +21.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Slovakia (+15.6% per year) and France (+64.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 40% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of bambara beans were imported in the European Union; reducing by -40.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bambara bean imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented the major importer of bambara beans in the European Union, constituting 72% of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together generating a 13% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +83.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Slovakia ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Ireland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +65.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bambara bean import price increased by +14.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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