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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for bran and residues in Costa Rica showed a varied trajectory, peaking at 108 052 metric tons in 2019 before declining to a low of 94 013 metric tons in 2022 and recovering to 99 952 metric tons in 2023. Over this period, domestic production increased consistently from 75 467 metric tons to 90 973 metric tons, while imports fell sharply from 26 628 metric tons to 9 741 metric tons, indicating a shift toward local supply.

In 2022, Costa Rica was a key destination for imports of food industry waste and prepared animal feed, receiving $35 million worth of such products. This active trade flow highlights sustained demand from industrial or livestock sectors, even as imports specifically of cereal and legume processing residues decreased that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 Costa Rica, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 94 124 tonnes, marking a 5.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 75 467 tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Costa Rica in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Costa Rica's production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 29 513 thousand US dollars, representing a 30.9% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value surged by 83.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Costa Rica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Costa Rica

Exports in kind, t

Costa Rica's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 186 tonnes, down 15.8% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 61.3%, equating to an annualized decrease of 27.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala was the primary buyer of Costa Rica's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, accounting for 75.8% of total exports in volume. Other trading partners held relatively smaller shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Costa Rica's export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased in 2020. Exports reached 58 thousand US dollars, up 4.8% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 43%, with an annualized rate of 17.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 56 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 43.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Guatemala dominated as the main buyer of Costa Rica's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, representing 76.6% of total exports. Other countries shared the remainder.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies to Costa Rica amounted to 11 823 tonnes, a sharp decrease of 37.2% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 628 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 160.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Costa Rica's import structure in volume was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 91.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility in these years. Import value dropped to its minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2018, reflecting a 2.6-fold shift. In 2020, imports totaled 2 458 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 38.0% compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 5 591 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest increase of 157.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Costa Rica were almost exclusively supplied by the United States, which absorbed 90.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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