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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran and residues from cereal processing in Fiji experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 26 000 t in 2018 to a peak of 29 947 t in 2022, but this upward path was interrupted by a significant contraction to 24 242 t in 2020. The market value showed an even more pronounced swing, rising sharply to 6.1 million USD in 2022 before retreating to 4.7 million USD the following year.

Domestic production was the primary driver of market size, following a similar volatile pattern and reaching its highest point of 32 161 t in 2022. Changes in export volumes, which ranged from 2 434 t to 3 757 t annually, consistently influenced the amount of product remaining for domestic consumption, while import levels were consistently negligible throughout the period.

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

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

Fiji's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 31 459 tons, marking a 10.6% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 27 975 tons, representing an 11.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Fiji's production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing dropped after two years of gains. In 2019, the value peaked at 4 808 thousand US dollars, showing an 18.1% rise from the year before. By 2020, it had decreased to 4 128 thousand US dollars, a 14.1% fall compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production value increased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Fiji's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 3 757 tons, a sharp 26.1% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 67.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 18.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key destinations for Fiji's exports in volume were Wallis and Futuna Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Wallis and Futuna Islands accounted for 38.6% of exports, Tonga for 33.4%, and Tuvalu for 16.2%. Together, these three markets made up 88.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Fiji's export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 554.4 thousand US dollars, a 21.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 94.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest shares of Fiji's export value came from Wallis and Futuna Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Wallis and Futuna Islands contributed 38.0% of exports in value terms, Tonga 30.7%, and Tuvalu 17.6%. Combined, these three partners comprised 86.3% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 0.0 tons, a 99.7% decline from the previous year. By 2020, imports surged to 24 tons, a dramatic 399,900.0% increase over 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4 000 times between these two years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Fiji's imports in volume were heavily concentrated on Australia, which accounted for 78.6% of total flows. Other markets played a minor role in the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import levels experienced notable volatility. In 2019, the value dropped to a low of 0.1 thousand US dollars, a 96.4% decrease from the previous year. By 2020, it rebounded sharply to 8.2 thousand US dollars, an 8,289.4% rise over 2019, with fluctuations spanning 84 times between the high and low points.

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

During 2017-2020, Fiji's import value was highly concentrated, with Australia and India dominating the market. Together, these two countries accounted for 91.7% of total import flows, while other partners contributed only a small fraction.

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

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