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

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal and legume processing contracted significantly from 2018 to 2023, with volume falling from 1 698 thousand tons to 1 347 thousand tons, a reduction of 21%. The decline was marked by volatility, including a sharp drop in 2019 followed by a partial recovery in 2020-2021 and further decreases in the subsequent two years.

Domestic production declined over the period from 1 796 thousand tons to 1 651 thousand tons, while exports increased from 768 thousand tons to 995 thousand tons by 2023. Imports grew until 2022, reaching 768 thousand tons, before falling to 692 thousand tons in 2023. The rise in exports, coupled with lower production, reduced the volume available for the domestic market, driving the overall contraction.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was one of the world's top producers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, ranking 20th globally by production volume.

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 decline, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Germany rebounded. In 2020, Germany produced 1 692 K t, marking a significant increase of 13.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 489 K t, with the largest drop of 17.1% occurring that same year.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany exported 866.0 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing an 18.8% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 32.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.7%. The most notable decline during this period was in 2019, when exports fell by 5.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands was the primary market for Germany's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, accounting for 75.7% of total export volumes. Other destinations contributed to a smaller share of exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 180.0 M US dollars, up 16.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value rose by 49.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France were the leading buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Germany in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 66.9% of export value, Luxembourg for 12.8%, and France for 3.9%, with their combined share reaching 83.6% of total exports.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volumes totaled 690.3 K t, up 2.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.8%, averaging an annual increase of 3.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Czechia, and the Netherlands consistently led as the main sources of Germany's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing by volume. Poland contributed 32.7% of imports, Czechia 13.4%, and the Netherlands 13.0%, together making up 59.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 115.5 M US dollars, showing a modest increase of 4.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 39.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and France played key roles in Germany's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing by value. Poland accounted for 24.1% of import value, the Netherlands for 20.7%, and France for 13.9%, with their combined share totaling 58.6% of all imports.

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

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