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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Belgium fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It dipped to 782.7 thousand tons in 2019 before rising to a peak of 815.9 thousand tons in 2020. Subsequently, consumption stabilized around 810 thousand tons in 2021 and 2022, then fell noticeably to 723.4 thousand tons in 2023.

During the 2023-2024 period, Belgium solidified its role as a significant origin country for international purchases of these products, indicating sustained production and processing activity that influenced trade flows.

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

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

Belgium's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 744 K t, which represents a 1.5% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Belgium's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 273.7 K t, showing a gradual year-over-year gain of 3.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 236.1 K t, which saw the largest decline of 13.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands accounted for 74.5% of Belgium's total exports in kind for this product. The remaining volume was distributed among many other countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the export volume amounted to 79 672 K $ US, marking a 9.5% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 30.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for Belgium's exports in value terms were the Netherlands, with 65.1% of exports, France at 10.9%, and Germany at 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 81.9% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Belgium's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 345.5 K t, reflecting an 18.1% uptick compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 33%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, France and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Belgium's imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Other markets contributed to a lesser extent.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the import volume reached 61 414 K $ US, showing a solid advance of 11.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 47.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and the Netherlands remained the key suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Belgium, together accounting for 81.5% of total imports in value terms. Other countries made up the remainder.

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

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