Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal and legume processing in Africa expanded from 17 577 тыс. т in 2018 to 19 861 тыс. т in 2023. This growth was primarily supported by the expansion of planted areas for key grains and oilseeds, such as the over 500 000 hectare increase in wheat, barley and canola area in 2019, which raised grain processing activity and the output of milling by-products.

Year-to-year fluctuations reflected the impact of climatic conditions on grain harvests. In 2021, wheat production fell to a seven-year low due to record declines in summer rainfall and reduced irrigated areas, leading to a temporary dip in the bran market volume. The market recovered in 2022, aided by a strong supply of winter grains and oilseeds that kept raw material availability high.

By 2023, the market's growth pace moderated as higher input costs, particularly for fertilizers and fuel linked to international crude oil price movements, increased processing expenses. Nevertheless, consumption demand and the ongoing presence of major players like Tiger Brands and RCL Foods helped sustain a slight increase, with the market reaching 19 861 тыс. т.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

Africa's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 19 880 thousand tons of these products, marking an 8.2% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In contrast, the monetary value of Africa's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 956 million US dollars, down 4.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 10.5%, averaging a 3.6% annual decline. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 8 128 million US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 23.1%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2018 at 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Africa's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms declined in 2020. The continent exported 1 108 thousand tons that year, a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports increased by 27.2%, with an average annual rate of 8.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 120 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 26.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms were not highly concentrated. Vietnam accounted for 9.8% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 8.1%, and Oman for 5.7%, with these three countries together making up only 23.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Africa's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms also declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 189.3 million US dollars, a 5.9% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 21.8%, averaging 6.8% per year. The peak value was in 2018 at 221.2 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.0% in 2019 and the biggest increase of 42.3% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar played significant but not dominant roles as buyers of Africa's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 19.0% of exports, the UAE for 6.5%, and Qatar for 5.7%, with their combined share reaching only 31.2% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of decline, Africa's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 607 thousand tons, a 14.4% rise from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 33.2%, averaging a 12.6% annual decline. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 530 thousand tons, with the largest drop of 39.0% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the import landscape for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms was diverse. The United States accounted for 13.1% of imports, Yemen for 6.3%, and Italy for 5.5%, with these three countries together forming only 24.8% of total flows, while the remaining 75.2% came from many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Africa's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 168.7 million US dollars, showing a strong 14.6% year-over-year improvement. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 168.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the 2017–2020 period, no single market dominated Africa's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms. The United States accounted for 17.9% of imports, Yemen for 6.5%, and Italy for 6.0%, with these three together taking only 30.4% of total import value, while many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020