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

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Ghana grew from 244.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 295.3 thousand tons in 2023, peaking at 311.3 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion followed a slight dip in 2019 but was marked by strong growth through 2020 and 2021.

The increase in market volume was primarily supported by a significant rise in domestic production, which climbed from 285.8 thousand tons to 336.1 thousand tons between 2018 and 2021. Simultaneously, a steep reduction in export volumes, falling from 55.6 thousand tons in 2019 to 26.1 thousand tons in 2023, freed up substantial supply for the local market.

While imports played a minor role overall, a notable increase to 8.3 thousand tons in 2021 provided an additional boost to market volume that year. The subsequent market softening in 2023 corresponded with a moderation in production levels.

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

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

In Ghana, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 331.1 K t, marking a 14.2% year-on-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 285.8 K t, with the largest decline that year at 0.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Ghana's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined. In 2020, exports totaled 44 857 t, down 19.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 55 577 t, when the largest increase of 32.7% was recorded.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Niger, Turkey, and Morocco—collectively accounted for 88.0% of Ghana's total exports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Ghana's export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 979 K $ US, showing a moderate rise of 5.9% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 70.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Niger (30.7% of export value), Turkey (24.8%), and Ireland (21.9%) consistently led Ghana's export structure in value terms, together making up 77.4% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Imports dropped from a high in 2017 to a low in 2019, with a 4 510-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totaled 242 t, a dramatic increase of 8 665.8% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 3 t, when the largest decline of 98.7% occurred.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia dominated Ghana's import structure in kind for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, holding a 92.3% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Imports varied widely, with a 7 335-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2019. In 2020, Ghana's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 490 K $ US, a massive increase of 132 843.8% from 2019. The lowest value was in 2019 at 0.4 K $ US, when the largest decline of 99.5% was recorded.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the primary source for Ghana's imports in value terms, accounting for 77.2% of total flows, while the rest was spread across other markets.

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

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