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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal and legume processing in Bolivia contracted, with production falling from 179.6 thousand tons to 144.2 thousand tons and market volume declining to 144 thousand tons. A sharp reversal occurred in 2021, as production jumped to 212.3 thousand tons, and growth continued into 2022, reaching a peak of 232.6 thousand tons for production and 232.3 thousand tons for market size.

The expansion in 2022 was supported by increased international demand and high prices for soy and its derivatives, which stimulated agricultural production and processing of related grains in Bolivia. Concurrently, the opening of new export markets for the country's agricultural products provided additional incentive for external sales. In 2023, production eased slightly to 227.9 thousand tons against a backdrop of a significant 30% reduction in cultivated grain volumes, particularly for sorghum and corn, due to adverse regional weather conditions and global supply factors. Despite the smaller harvest, sustained growth in cattle herds and access to international meat markets helped maintain demand for these products as animal feed.

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

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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

Bolivia's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 144 162 tonnes, marking a 9.6% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 179 570 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 11.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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The market showed considerable volatility during these years. The highest export volume was observed in 2019, while the lowest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 12.2 times. In 2020, Bolivia's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totalled 158 tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year decline of 91.8%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 932 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 251.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were heavily concentrated on Peru, which accounted for 83.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. The span from 2019 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 14.2 times. In 2020, the value of Bolivia's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing stood at 24.6 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep decline of 93.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 350.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 329.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Peru absorbed 83.0% of Bolivia's total export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. The remainder was spread across a variety of smaller destinations.

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

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

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

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In 2020, Bolivia imported 31 tonnes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 45.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 18.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%, and the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were almost entirely sourced from two countries: Argentina and Brazil, which together accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. A 3.9-fold variation was recorded between the maximum in 2020 and the minimum in 2018. In 2020, the value of Bolivia's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing was 20.9 thousand US dollars, down by 41.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Argentina dominated Bolivia's import structure in value terms for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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