Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran and cereal processing residues in Eastern Europe expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 6.9 million tons to 7.5 million tons. This growth was propelled by strong export demand, particularly for wheat bran, which accounts for a large share of global trade. Regulatory efforts by Russian authorities to gain access to new markets, including China, alongside the entry of active exporters like Agro Zerno Yug, facilitated increased shipments. The diversification of applications into pharmaceuticals and cosmetics further supported demand for these by-products.

Market volume peaked in 2021 before declining in 2022 and 2023, falling to 6.2 million tons. This contraction was primarily linked to a significant drop in overall grain production in Russia, which reduced the raw material base for bran and residues. While export volumes remained resilient, nearing record levels, the sector faced higher transport costs and logistical risks. Concurrently, the development of deep grain processing for starch production and a ban on stubble burning altered the dynamics of by-product availability.

Export channels continued to strengthen, with 2024 factors pointing toward record wheat bran shipments. New phytosanitary agreements, such as India's approval of aluminum phosphide treatments, simplified export procedures. Ongoing work to secure access to the Chinese market and investments in grain processing capacity underscore the market's export-driven trajectory, even amid domestic production constraints.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Eastern Europe (including Northern 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 Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 9 360 thousand tons, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 881 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

For the third consecutive year, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing production in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, has increased. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 507 million US dollars, reflecting a 5.9% rise from the year before. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 28%, translating to an annualized rate of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 354 thousand tons, up by 5.4% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 214 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and the Netherlands remained the top buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. Turkey accounted for 67.5% of exports in kind, Germany for 9.7%, and the Netherlands for 2.2%. Together, these three countries represented 79.4% of total exports in kind.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

For the third consecutive year, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing exports from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, has increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 379.0 million US dollars, showing a gradual rise of 8.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 23%, with an annualized rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia. Turkey held 65.7% of exports in value terms, Germany 10.9%, and the Netherlands 2.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 157 thousand tons, down by 28.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.6%, with an annualized decline of 12.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 261 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Germany accounted for 13.2% of imports in kind, Lithuania for 12.1%, and Kazakhstan for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.2% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

For the second consecutive year, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing imports into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, has declined. In 2020, imports totaled 39.7 million US dollars, which is 25.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 13%, with an annualized decrease of 4.5%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 69.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 53.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, relied on a diverse range of partner countries. Germany led with 30.7% of imports in value terms, followed by Lithuania at 9.2%, and Kazakhstan at 4.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for just 44.1% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020