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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in the Americas saw volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, starting at 23 798 thousand tons. A contraction to 22 910 thousand tons in 2019 was followed by a recovery, reaching a peak of 24 626 thousand tons in 2021. The market then declined again in 2022 before stabilizing around 23 417 thousand tons in 2023.

Recent trade patterns underscore the importance of specific regional players within the continent. In 2023, Mexican states like Nuevo León and Jalisco stood out as significant exporters of pelletized bran and residues. Their primary international destinations included the United States, Italy, Chile, Colombia, and Guatemala, while imports into Mexico came largely from the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and Finland.

By 2024, trade flows continued to evolve, with Nuevo León becoming the leading importer of these products within Mexico, sourcing mainly from Argentina, the United States, and Brazil. These shifts highlight ongoing adjustments in regional supply chains for cereal and legume processing by-products across the Americas.

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

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

After two consecutive years of decline, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in the Americas rebounded. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 24,993 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.3% decrease. The following year, in 2020, production rose to 25,345 thousand tonnes, representing a modest increase of 1.4% compared to 2019.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from the Americas showed significant fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2018, exports hit their lowest level at 2,012 thousand tonnes. The following year, 2019, saw a sharp rebound to 2,600 thousand tonnes, representing a substantial 29.2% increase. However, in 2020, exports contracted to 2,142 thousand tonnes, a decline of 17.6% from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from the Americas were distributed across numerous countries. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (16.6% of exports in kind), Ireland (14.1%), and the Netherlands (11.3%)—collectively accounted for 41.9% of total flows, indicating a relatively fragmented market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from the Americas experienced mixed trends from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, export value peaked at $356.8 million, reflecting a 10.6% increase. By 2020, exports had declined for the second consecutive year to $331.0 million, down 5.2% from the previous year. Over the entire period, exports increased by 2.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (16.2% of exports in value terms), Ireland (13.8%), and the Netherlands (10.9%) were key buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from the Americas. However, their combined share amounted to only 40.8% of total export value, with the remaining 59.2% spread across many other trading partners.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into the Americas varied between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, imports reached their highest point at 517 thousand tonnes, up 6.7% from the previous year. However, in 2020, imports fell to 472 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 8.7% year-on-year. Over the four-year period, imports declined by 3.2%, with an average annual decrease of 1.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of imports in kind for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into the Americas was highly diversified. Nigeria was the largest source, but its share accounted for only 0.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into the Americas showed notable changes from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, import value reached its peak at $155.7 million, marking a 17.6% increase. The following year, 2019, saw a decline of 4.8%. By 2020, imports had fallen for the second consecutive year to $145.4 million, a slight decrease of 1.9% from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China was the leading supplier of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to the Americas in value terms, consistently accounting for 1.2% of total imports.

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

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