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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Brazil remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2020, moving from 4 289 thousand tons to 4 229 thousand tons, a gradual decline of less than 2% over the two-year period.

A notable shift occurred in 2021 when the market expanded to 4 351 thousand tons, marking a 2.9% increase. This growth was followed by a sharp contraction in the subsequent years, with the market volume dropping to 3 904 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 3 402 thousand tons in 2023, a cumulative reduction of over 20% from the 2021 peak.

Overall, the period from 2018 to 2023 saw the market transition from mild fluctuation to a significant downturn, losing nearly 900 thousand tons in volume since its highest point.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil ranked as the world's 6th largest producer of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing during the period from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2018-2021

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2018-2021

Brazil's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 293 K t, showing minimal change compared to 2020. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 200 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2020 with a 1.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Exports in kind, t

The export market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing showed significant fluctuations. In 2021, exports from Brazil amounted to 2 271 t, marking a sharp 97.5% contraction compared to 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 91 986 t, which represented a massive 949.1% increase from the previous year. The period from 2020 to 2021 saw a dramatic 41-fold difference between peak and trough levels.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay were the main destinations for Brazil's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Turkey accounted for 52.9% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 25.1%, and Uruguay for 9.9%, together representing 87.8% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. In 2021, Brazil exported 1 857 K $ US worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a steep 89.6% decline compared to 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 17 805 K $ US, which marked a 584.1% increase from the previous year. Export levels fluctuated 10.5 times between the high of 2020 and the low of 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay formed the main cluster of markets for Brazil's exports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 44.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 19.9%, and Uruguay for 5.8%, together representing 69.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited an unstable trend. In 2021, Brazil imported 60 090 t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, corresponding to a notable 22.0% increase over the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 67 451 t, which represented a 124.9% increase from 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 27.0% drop. Import levels peaked in 2019 and dropped to their lowest point in 2018, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were largely oriented towards Paraguay, which accounted for 99.3% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed an unstable trend. In 2021, Brazil imported 13 475 K $ US worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, up by 71.1% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2021, while the lowest occurred in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between peak and trough. The largest decline was in 2020 with a 13.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 111.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, virtually all imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Brazil were associated with Paraguay, whose share reached 93.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021