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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Gabon's production of bran and cereal residues fluctuated between 21 000 and 27 500 metric tons. The initial output of 24 191 metric tons in 2018 was bolstered by state food‑security measures, including a plan by the Gabon Food Security Agency (AGASA) to reduce cereal imports by at least 5% per year and to maximize domestic production in response to international price volatility, directly supporting the generation of processing residues.

After a decline to around 21 000 metric tons in 2019‑2020, production jumped to 27 544 metric tons in 2021, raising domestic market volume to 20 385 metric tons. However, export shipments varied sharply, peaking at 14 868 metric tons in 2023, which pulled down the internal market to 11 073 metric tons. That same year, the introduction of a strict industrial waste valorization policy, aimed at better utilization of agricultural residues, helped maintain production levels despite the high export volume.

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

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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

Gabon's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 21 035 tonnes, which represents a 2.5% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 10.8%. In contrast, the highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 24 191 tonnes, marking a 14.4% increase from the previous year.

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

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The export market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 534 tonnes and varied by 2.3 times from the high in 2017. In 2020, Gabon's exports amounted to 7 981 tonnes, reflecting a substantial decline of 22.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018, with a drop of 56.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019, rising by 126.1%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Morocco and Senegal were the dominant buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Gabon, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatile behavior over these years, with a peak in 2019 and a trough in 2017, showing an amplitude of 1.9 times. In 2020, Gabon's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were valued at 1 192 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong decrease of 21.6% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 520 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 74.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco was the principal market for Gabon's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, accounting for 76.4% of total exports. Other destinations contributed to a smaller share of the export value.

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

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

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

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Gabon's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing saw a dramatic reduction in 2019, reaching approximately 0.1 tonnes, which was a 48.5% decrease from 2018. From 2017 to 2019, imports declined by 48.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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Throughout 2017 to 2020, France and Finland led the list of markets for Gabon's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume, together accounting for 72.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Gabon's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the import volume reached 0.3 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp reduction of 40.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports decreased by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Finland were the main destinations for Gabon's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, together accounting for 72.0% of total import flows.

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

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