Switzerland: Bambara Bean Market 2025

Bambara Bean Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss bambara bean market increased by 85% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bambara Bean Production in Switzerland

In value terms, bambara bean production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28,300% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of bambara beans in Switzerland amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. 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 Switzerland amounted to less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of bambara beans decreased by -29.6% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 4,950%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, bambara bean exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,600% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +176.8%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bambara beans exports from Switzerland.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +292.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 477%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2018 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +41.6% per year.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of bambara beans imported into Switzerland surged to X kg, with an increase of 716% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 765%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bambara bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,364% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sri Lanka (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of bambara bean to Switzerland, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, bambara bean imports from Sri Lanka exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Togo (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sri Lanka was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (+45.4% per year) and Nigeria (+128.9% per year).

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara beans to Switzerland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sri Lanka was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (+64.8% per year) and Nigeria (+205.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +60.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+33.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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