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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Eastern Asia showed a varied trajectory, starting at 42 623 thousand tons in 2018, decreasing to 41 392 thousand tons in 2019, and then recovering to 42 666 thousand tons by 2021. This movement occurred alongside national policies supporting grain production and a shift towards green agricultural practices, which influenced the supply of raw materials for processing. The temporary dip in 2019 coincided with agricultural restructuring and the strengthening of eco-friendly support measures, while subsequent years benefited from sustained grain output growth and technological progress in the utilization of processing by-products.

The market continued its expansion from 2022 to 2024, reaching 43 819 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was underpinned by scaled-up and mechanized grain production, reinforced food security policies, and innovations that enhanced the value of cereal residues. Rising imports, which increased from 1 570 thousand tons in 2022 to 2 245 thousand tons in 2024, supplemented domestic supply. Throughout this period, the integration of the grain value chain and a focus on efficient resource management supported the availability and application of bran and sharps.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Eastern 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 2019, Eastern Asia produced 40 789 thousand metric tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking the lowest output for the period. Production then increased by 1.1% in 2020 to reach 41 223 thousand metric tons. The most significant year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019, when output fell by 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Eastern Asia's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 13 873 million US dollars, representing a 6.9% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 46.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Eastern Asia have declined for three years in a row. In 2020, export volumes totaled 46.5 thousand metric tons, down by 8.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Eastern Asia exported bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to a wide range of markets. Asia, not elsewhere specified, accounted for 2.9% of exports in volume, Bangladesh for 2.4%, and Vietnam for 1.6%. Together, these three destinations made up just 6.9% of total exports, while numerous smaller markets comprised the remaining 93.1%.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing exports from Eastern Asia has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 15.6 million US dollars, a slight drop of 2.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export values declined by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.4%.

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

The partner structure for exports in value terms was fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Asia, not elsewhere specified, represented 4.5% of export value, Bangladesh 4.1%, and Malaysia 3.0%. Combined, these three partners accounted for only 11.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Eastern Asia saw their largest decline, falling by 1.8%. However, in 2020, imports surged to 903.1 thousand metric tons, a 38.1% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes grew by 65.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the United States were the key partners for imports in volume. Indonesia accounted for 22.6% of imports, Vietnam for 20.8%, and the United States for 15.2%. Together, these three countries represented 58.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2019, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing imports into Eastern Asia experienced its largest decline, dropping by 5.0%. In 2020, import values rebounded to 214.3 million US dollars, a gain of 37.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import values increased by 65.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the United States played leading roles in the value of imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Eastern Asia. Vietnam accounted for 28.8% of import value, Indonesia for 21.1%, and the United States for 15.5%. Collectively, these three partners made up 65.4% of total import flows.

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

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