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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in the GCC region experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume expanded by over 200 thousand tons in 2019 to reach 1 458.6 thousand tons, followed by a contraction to 1 335.6 thousand tons in 2020. Growth resumed in 2021, pushing the market to 1 489.0 thousand tons, and it reached a peak of 1 530.2 thousand tons in 2022 before declining sharply to 1 339.7 thousand tons in 2023.

These movements were driven by shifts in domestic production and trade flows. Production rose from 693.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 818.3 thousand tons in 2023, while imports varied significantly, peaking at 903.8 thousand tons in 2021 before dropping to 606.9 thousand tons in 2023. Exports also showed volatility, falling from 167.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 85.5 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, import data indicates a recovery to 789.8 thousand tons. Market dynamics were influenced by international trade patterns, with Belgium and Japan serving as key sources of legume residues for the GCC region. Additionally, significant purchasing activity from companies in Nuevo León, Mexico, highlighted the role of state and private entities in supplying the GCC market.

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

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

After two years of growth, GCC's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined. In 2020, production reached 755.2 K t, showing a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 767.3 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, with a 3.3-fold difference between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2020. In 2020, GCC's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 247.8 K t, marking a sharp increase of 216.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 53.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Yemen were notable buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from GCC, but they did not dominate the market. Vietnam accounted for 17.3% of exports in kind, Pakistan for 7.2%, and Yemen for 2.9%. Together, their combined share reached only 27.4% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

GCC's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 49.2 M $ US, indicating a year-over-year rise of 22.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 268.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 54.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for GCC's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 10.3% of exports in value, Pakistan for 2.7%, and Yemen for 2.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 15.0% of total exports in value, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual shares.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into GCC increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 828.2 K t, which is 7.6% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 73.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania, Kenya, and Argentina were among the largest suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to GCC in terms of volume. Tanzania accounted for 14.8% of imports in kind, Kenya for 13.9%, and Argentina for 13.3%. However, even combined, they represented just 42.0% of total imports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports fluctuated significantly, with a 1.8-fold difference between the trough in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, GCC's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totalled 163.4 M $ US, showing a notable increase of 10.3% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 193.8 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 23.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 79.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into GCC were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Sudan accounted for 19.7% of imports in value, Tanzania for 13.8%, and Kenya for 12.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.3% of total import flows.

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

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