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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal processing in Bangladesh expanded from 4.2 million tons in 2018 to 5 million tons in 2023. After a slight dip to 4.1 million tons in 2019, volume recovered and entered a sustained growth phase from 2020 onward, with domestic production rising steadily to 4.4 million tons by 2023.

A major shift occurred from 2021, as imports surged from negligible levels to 168 thousand tons, and further to 682 thousand tons in 2023. This influx of imported material became a key driver of overall market expansion, adding significant volume that complemented the gradual increase in domestic output.

In 2023, Bangladesh and Nepal moved to fast-track a bilateral preferential trade agreement aimed at reducing tariff and para-tariff barriers, harmonizing customs procedures, and improving market access for products including cereal residues. This development directly facilitated trade flows and supported the continued growth of the bran and residues market in Bangladesh.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh held the 7th position globally in the production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing.

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

In 2020, Bangladesh produced 4 213 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 267 K t. In 2019, production saw its largest decline of 2.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 5.1% rise.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Bangladesh fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 332 t, a sharp drop of 98.7% compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports decreased by 99.1%, resulting in an annualized decline rate of 79.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was dominated by a single market: India, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Bangladesh declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 62 K $ US, reflecting a significant decrease of 98.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports fell by 99.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -79.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India was the primary partner for exports in value terms, making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

The market for imports in kind showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 432 t, which saw the largest decline of 95.5%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest increase of 217.0%. By 2020, Bangladesh imported a total of value_last_year t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a sharp rise of 86.4% compared to the previous year. The variation between the maximum in 2017 and the minimum in 2018 was 22-fold.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in kind was led by India with 67.9%, Pakistan with 11.1%, and China with 6.9%, together comprising 86.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 846 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 95.2%. In 2019, imports posted the largest increase of 155.2%. In 2020, Bangladesh imported a total of value_last_year K $ US of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, indicating a rise of 137.1% from the previous year. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2017 to 2018 was 21 times.

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

In 2017-2020, the main markets for imports in value terms were India with 65.9%, China with 12.4%, and Pakistan with 7.4%, together accounting for 85.8% of total flows.

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

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