Nigeria: Bambara Bean Market 2025

Bambara Bean Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien bambara bean market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Bambara Bean Production in Nigeria

In value terms, bambara bean production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Bambara bean production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, the average yield of bambara beans in Nigeria was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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 Nigeria amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of bambara beans was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X kg), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bambara beans exports from Nigeria, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average bambara bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 110% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+129.4%).

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2020, the amount of bambara beans imported into Nigeria skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 171% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean imports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a precipitous slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Cameroon (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) were the main suppliers of bambara bean imports to Nigeria.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cameroon (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Cameroon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara beans to Nigeria, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Gabon ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Cameroon was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -28.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2018 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, bambara bean import price increased by +15.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 60%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per ton), while the price for Gabon totaled $X per ton.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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