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.

Source: IndexBox Platform