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Tanzania: Bambara Bean Market 2025

Bambara Bean Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian bambara bean market fell notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Bambara Bean Production in Tanzania

In value terms, bambara bean production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average bambara bean yield in Tanzania was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, 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.

The bambara bean harvested area in Tanzania stood at less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Tanzania

Bambara bean exports from Tanzania reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, declining by -78.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28,968%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bambara bean exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 11,845%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for bambara bean exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, bambara bean exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malawi (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman amounted to -9.4%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bambara beans exports from Tanzania, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malawi ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman stood at -6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bambara bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 134% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malawi (+19.8%).

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2021, overseas purchases of bambara beans decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, bambara bean imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the main bambara bean supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara beans to Tanzania.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2017 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to 0.0% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bambara bean market in Tanzania. 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:

Tanzania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tanzania
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
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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
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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