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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Austria gradually declined from 251 thousand tons in 2018 to 222 thousand tons in 2022, with a temporary increase to 246 thousand tons in 2020. This period was characterized by moderate year-to-year fluctuations without a clear sustained trend.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2023 when the market volume surged by 58% to reach 350 thousand tons. This significant expansion marked a departure from the preceding years and represented the highest consumption level within the observed period.

The broader agricultural context in Austria is shaped by organizations like AgrarMarkt Austria (AMA), which monitors grain harvests and market data. Grain production volumes, such as the approximately 2.16 billion kilograms harvested in 2024, directly influence the availability of milling by-products like bran and sharps.

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

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 years of decline, Austria's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 358 K t of these products, marking a significant 21.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 295 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 4.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 146.9 K t, which is 73.9% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 82.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 22.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands were the primary buyers of Austria's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Germany accounted for 36.3% of exports in kind, Italy for 35.2%, and the Netherlands for 21.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 92.7% of Austria's total exports in kind during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.1-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Austria's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 23 987 K $ US, representing a 79.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands led as the top buyers of Austria's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms. Germany held a 37.1% share of exports in value, Italy 32.7%, and the Netherlands 20.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 90.5% of Austria's total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Austria's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have increased. In 2020, imports totaled 34.4 K t, showing a sharp 32.9% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 29.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 25.9 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Hungary were the main sources for Austria's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in kind. Germany supplied 55.1% of imports, France 22.3%, and Hungary 9.6%. Together, these three countries made up 87.0% of Austria's total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 415 K $ US, reflecting a modest 4.0% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 54.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 15.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Slovakia were the leading suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 65.4% of imports in value, Belgium for 12.3%, and Slovakia for 4.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 82.0% of Austria's total import value.

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

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