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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal processing in Egypt expanded from 3.3 million tons in 2018 to 3.9 million tons in 2023, driven by increased domestic wheat production and strong feed demand from the poultry sector. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused economic disruption, affecting supply chains and temporarily stabilizing market volume, but growth resumed in subsequent years.

Production volumes rose significantly, particularly in 2023 when improved farming techniques and planting methods boosted wheat output. The poultry sector's expansion, using wheat bran as 3.4% of poultry feed composition, supported consumption growth. Import fluctuations, such as the sharp rise in 2020 to compensate for local supply chain issues, reflected changing market conditions.

Policy shifts, including the military-linked Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development taking over wheat procurement from the General Authority for Supply Commodities, altered supply chain dynamics. By 2024, wheat imports had dropped by over 27% year-over-year in the first half, reflecting changes in market access and procurement policies that influenced bran availability. Efforts to reduce food loss and wastage along the wheat value chain also played a role in shaping the market.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt ranked 10th globally in the production volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing.

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 2020, Egypt produced 3 386 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 2.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 117 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 469 K t. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 3.8%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 11.3%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Egypt

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. From 2018 to 2020, there was a significant variation, with the peak value being 12.7 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Egypt exported 1.1 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing an 83.8% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14.2 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 159.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco, South Korea, and Greece formed the main cluster of markets for Egypt's exports in kind. Morocco accounted for 35.7% of exports, South Korea for 24.6%, and Greece for 10.9%, together making up 71.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. There was a 13.2-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Egypt's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 198 K $ US, reflecting an 81.6% decline from 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 2 621 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 238.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, South Korea, and Libya remained the key destinations for Egypt's exports in value terms. Morocco contributed 33.6% of exports, South Korea 22.4%, and Libya 15.9%, collectively accounting for 71.9% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Egypt's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased. In 2020, imports reached 259.3 K t, a 39.4% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 186.0 K t, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Yemen dominated Egypt's imports in kind, together accounting for 89.3% of total import flows, while other destinations had smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Egypt's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rose. In 2020, imports totaled 51 565 K $ US, a substantial increase of 30.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 39 502 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 13.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Yemen were the dominant destinations for Egypt's imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, jointly representing 91.2% of total import flows, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

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

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