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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, Kenya's market for bran and residues from cereal and legume processing saw variable volumes, influenced by the underlying structure of the domestic feed industry. In 2018, the sector was characterized by significant investment from large-scale feed millers, who utilized cereal byproducts like bran as a key raw material, constituting about a quarter of feed formulations. Market volume dipped in 2019 but recovered through 2021, reaching over 665 thousand tons.

The market entered a period of sharp contraction in 2022 and 2023, with volume dropping by over 40% from the 2021 high to 389 thousand tons. This decline aligned with global supply chain disruptions that affected international trade flows and the availability of agricultural commodities, including milling residues.

By 2024, the specific segment of maize bran indicated a rebound, with its market value growing by 7.8%, pointing to resilient demand within the animal feed sector where these processing byproducts remain fundamental ingredients.

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

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

Kenya's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 683.1 K t of these products, marking a slight increase of 1.6% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In contrast, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing production in Kenya fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 82 351 K $ US, representing a decline of 9.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, production value increased by 3.2%, with an annualized rate of 1.0%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 92 703 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Kenya continued to rise for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 151.9 K t, showing a modest increase of 2.3% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 94.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of these products from Kenya were the United Arab Emirates (34.1% of export volumes), Oman (31.8%), and Vietnam (15.0%). Together, these three countries accounted for 81.0% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed an unstable pattern during this period. Exports hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments were valued at 18 316 K $ US, reflecting a modest decline of 9.0% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 135 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a jump of 95.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading buyers in value terms were Oman (32.5% of export value), the United Arab Emirates (31.0%), and Vietnam (13.9%). Their combined share made up 77.4% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Import data reveals significant fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Imports dropped to a low in 2019 and rose to a high in 2017, with a 3.9-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports reached 67.6 K t, showing a sharp increase of 90.5% compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 35.5 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 64.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Uganda and Tanzania dominated Kenya's imports in kind, together accounting for 91.4% of the total. Other sources contributed smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Kenya declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 5 046 K $ US, down 17.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 86.1%, with a CAGR of 48.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda was the dominant source for imports in value terms, holding a 74.7% share of total flows. Other markets had relatively minor contributions.

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

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