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Uganda: Bambara Bean Market 2025

Bambara Bean Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan bambara bean market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Bambara bean consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bambara Bean Production in Uganda

In value terms, bambara bean production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of bambara beans in Uganda totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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, approx. less than X ha of bambara beans were harvested in Uganda; approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Bambara Bean Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of bambara beans, when their volume decreased by -7.2% to X kg. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 2,609% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bambara bean exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 793% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +26.5%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for bambara beans exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +34.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average bambara bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +6.5% per year.

Bambara Bean Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2020, bambara bean imports into Uganda totaled X tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bambara bean imports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Kenya (X tons) was the main supplier of bambara bean to Uganda, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya amounted to +388.8%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bambara beans to Uganda.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya totaled +392.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average bambara bean import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kenya amounted to +0.7% per year.

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

Uganda

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uganda
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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