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

Earlier Report Observations

Market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Central Asia showed moderate fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a slight decline to 2 402 thousand t in 2019, consumption recovered to 2 435 thousand t in 2020 and reached 2 470 thousand t in 2021. A more noticeable contraction followed in 2022, bringing the market down to 2 372 thousand t, but 2023 saw a rebound to 2 508 thousand t, marking the highest level in the observed period.

Trade dynamics played a significant role, with exports surging from 194 thousand t in 2020 to 460 thousand t in 2023, while imports increased from 48 thousand t to 257 thousand t over the same interval. Preliminary 2024 data indicates exports of 317 thousand t and imports of 214 thousand t. These 2024 trade movements coincided with a regional drought that reduced grain harvests, limiting raw material availability for production, and with revised Indian phytosanitary rules that altered disinfection protocols for grain product exports.

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

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 Central Asia, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 2 581 K t in 2020, representing a 4.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 3.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The output value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Central Asia was 411.9 M $ US in 2020, marking a 12.7% gain from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 47.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 33.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Central Asia stood at 194.1 K t in 2020, showing a solid year-on-year advance of 17.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 27.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when exports fell by 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Russia, and Iran remained the main markets for exports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Central Asia. China accounted for 31.9% of exports, Russia for 7.7%, and Iran for 2.9%, jointly representing 42.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Central Asia exported 30 983 K $ US worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in 2020, reflecting a dramatic rise of 26.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 78.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 21.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 47.0% surge.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Russia, and Iran together accounted for 60.4% of total exports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Central Asia. China led with 49.3% of exports, followed by Russia at 7.0% and Iran at 4.1%.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Central Asia showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2020, deliveries totaled 48.0 K t, marking a decrease of 45.8% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 93.3 K t, with the largest increase that year of 97.2%. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, differing by a factor of 2.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the leading destination in the structure of imports in kind, accounting for 7.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market for imports in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. In 2020, cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Central Asia totaled 6 818 K $ US, corresponding to a steep year-on-year drop of 47.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 878 K $ US, with the largest increase that year of 111.3%. From the low in 2020 to the high in 2018, volumes varied by a factor of 2.5.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Russia and Poland consistently remained the main markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 8.4% of total flows.

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

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