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

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market volume reached 4 826 thousand tons, partly supported by the promotion of circular economy practices in the grain sector, where bran was utilized for biogas, animal feed, and paper production, enhancing the efficiency of by-product use. However, the market more than halved to 2 477 thousand tons in 2019, coinciding with increased regulatory focus on pesticide residue management in the cereal supply chain, which may have raised operational costs and constrained output. A modest recovery to 2 593 thousand tons occurred in 2020, followed by a sharp rebound to 4 215 thousand tons in 2021, though specific drivers for this surge are not detailed in the available sources.

From 2022 onward, the market entered a declining phase, falling to 2 457 thousand tons that year, aligned with the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, which disrupted global grain supplies and triggered price volatility, impacting Italian processing. In 2023, market volume contracted further to 1 946 thousand tons amid a 10% reduction in cereal planting intentions due to uneconomical prices and persistent geopolitical tensions affecting raw material availability. By 2024, the market stabilized at 1 844 thousand tons against a backdrop of declining grain prices and rising imports, while the adoption of advanced storage and treatment technologies improved product quality and safety.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Italy, the output value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 423.6 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 351.3 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 541.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 35.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 53.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy ranked as the 11th largest producer globally by volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, positioning it among the world's leading producers in this sector.

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

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Production volume peaked in 2018 and hit its lowest point in 2017, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy produced 2,819 thousand tonnes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, up by 5.8% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 4,980 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 46.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a surge of 93.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Italy increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 304.7 thousand tonnes, showing a significant uptick of 18.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 16.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 221.9 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Turkey, Tunisia, and Spain—together accounted for 80.1% of Italy's total exports in volume for 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 Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 59,745 thousand US dollars, which is 21.4% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 39.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (35.0% of exports in value terms), Tunisia (20.4%), and Spain (17.2%) led the structure of Italy's exports in value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, together representing 72.6% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Italy increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 79.5 thousand tonnes, indicating an advance of 13.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.0%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 67.0 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 34.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (37.1% of imports in volume), Slovakia (15.3%), and Germany (12.7%) were the principal suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Italy, jointly accounting for 65.1% of total imports in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 19,728 thousand US dollars, which is 10.2% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 16,794 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 21.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria (23.2% of imports in value terms), France (19.1%), and Germany (11.6%) formed the key group of partners for Italy's imports in value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, jointly representing 53.9% of total flows.

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

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