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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal processing in Burkina Faso experienced a decline from 384 thousand tons in 2018 to 347 thousand tons in 2019, followed by a slight recovery to 352 thousand tons in 2020.

A strong expansion took place in 2021, lifting the market volume to 390 thousand tons, primarily due to government and FAO programs that distributed seeds and subsidized fertilizers to enhance cereal output. This upward trend continued in 2022, reaching 399 thousand tons, supported by the state's ban on cereal exports and the price-stabilizing actions of the national stock management company SONAGESS, which secured domestic grain supplies for processors.

In 2023, the market contracted to 372 thousand tons as terrorist attacks, climate issues, and pest infestations caused a cereal deficit, reducing the raw material base for milling by-products. The government maintained its export prohibition and reinforced SONAGESS's role, while launching a presidential agriculture initiative that mobilized military and volunteer personnel for production. For 2024, authorities reported a surplus cereal harvest and created two state-owned enterprises, Faso Guulgo and Faso Kosam, to improve agricultural resource management.

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

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

In Burkina Faso, the production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 349.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, showing a modest increase of 1.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 384.1 thousand tonnes, marking an 18.2% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline, dropping by 10.1%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Burkina Faso

Exports in kind, t

The export market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Burkina Faso displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 694 tonnes, but then fell sharply to a low of 215 tonnes in 2019, representing a 69.0% decline and creating a 3.2-fold gap between these two years. In 2020, exports rebounded strongly to 424 tonnes, showing a dramatic improvement of 97.2% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso's key export partners for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were Senegal, Niger, and Mali. Senegal accounted for 39.0% of exports in kind, Niger for 31.0%, and Mali for 26.3%. Together, these three countries represented 96.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The export market in value terms for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Burkina Faso also showed notable volatility. Exports reached their highest point in 2017, but then dropped to a low of 8 483 US dollars in 2019, a decline of 63.7% and resulting in a 4.8-fold amplitude between the peak and trough. In 2020, exports recovered to 20 883 US dollars, marking a substantial increase of 146.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Burkina Faso in value terms were Niger, Senegal, and Mali. Niger led with 52.8% of exports in value, followed by Senegal at 26.8%, and Mali at 18.9%. Collectively, these three partners accounted for 98.5% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Burkina Faso continued to grow for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 048 tonnes, representing a significant 79.0% increase from 2019. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 7 486.5%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 323.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire dominated Burkina Faso's imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, accounting for 80.6% of total flows. Other sources contributed relatively small shares during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The import volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Burkina Faso also rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 58 089 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 207.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 1 047.8%, equating to an average annual rate of 125.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the core sources for Burkina Faso's imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and China. Ghana accounted for 32.5% of imports in value, Côte d'Ivoire for 28.2%, and China for 24.6%. Together, these three countries made up 85.2% of total import flows.

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

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