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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran and residues from cereal and legume processing in Eswatini fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. After remaining around 12 900 tonnes in 2018 and 2019, it fell sharply to 11 666 tonnes in 2020 and further to 10 824 tonnes in 2021. By 2023, however, the market had recovered to 12 782 tonnes.

During the contraction phase, imports dropped from 4 468 tonnes in 2018 to 2 552 tonnes in 2021, while exports rose from 363 tonnes to 1 113 tonnes over the same period. Domestic production increased gradually but could not compensate for the net withdrawal of material from the domestic market.

The rebound from 2022 was supported by a resurgence in imports, which reached 4 599 tonnes in 2023, and a rise in production to 9 945 tonnes. Although exports also grew, the net effect was an expansion of domestic market volume back to near pre-2020 levels.

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

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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

Eswatini's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 209 tonnes, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 3.0%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

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The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a dramatic 23-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Eswatini's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 329 tonnes, representing a substantial surge of 439.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 61 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred that same year, dropping by 83.2%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Eswatini's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were almost exclusively directed to South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 19-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Eswatini's export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totaled 32.2 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp year-on-year increase of 278.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8.5 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019, falling by 85.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Eswatini's exports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

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

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Eswatini's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 786 tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 31.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 468 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that same year, rising by 34.4%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique and South Africa were the two dominant sources for Eswatini's imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Mozambique accounted for 73.2% of total flows, while South Africa made up 26.8%, together forming 100.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Eswatini's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined. In 2020, imports stood at 334.0 thousand US dollars, down by 48.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 642.0 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 55.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Mozambique and South Africa were the key destinations for Eswatini's imports in value terms, with their combined share reaching 100.0% of total flows.

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

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