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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal processing in Lebanon showed significant variability between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 91 thousand tons, it increased moderately to 94.8 thousand tons in 2019 before contracting to 86.9 thousand tons in 2020.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding to 102.3 thousand tons. Volume then stabilized in the subsequent years, reaching 102.6 thousand tons in 2022 and 105.7 thousand tons in 2023, ending the period at a higher level than it began.

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

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 decline, Lebanon's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 99.9 K t of these products, marking a slight increase of 0.6% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 99.3 K t, while the most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a decline of 3.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Lebanon's production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing continued to decline for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 12 928 K $ US, down by 1.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the total production value decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The highest value was reached in 2018 at 15 918 K $ US. The largest decrease took place in 2019 with a drop of 17.9%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018 at 19.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The export market for these products showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a 7.1-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Lebanon exported 12 968 t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a sharp increase of 182.5% from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 58.7%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 at 512.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon's exports in kind were primarily directed to Egypt and Qatar, which together accounted for 85.5% of total flows. The remaining exports were distributed among a variety of smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms also displayed volatility over the observed years. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, and the maximum in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 7.5 times. In 2020, Lebanon's exports of these products reached 1 678 K $ US, showing a substantial gain of 177.7% compared to 2019. The highest value was in 2018 at 1 736 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 65.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 653.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Egypt and Qatar remained the dominant destinations for Lebanon's exports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, jointly making up 84.0% of total flows. The rest was shared among other, smaller markets.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. The minimum was recorded in 2020, and the maximum in 2018, with an 11.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Lebanon imported 10 t of these products from abroad, down by 88.6% from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 118 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Lebanon in kind were the United States (38.1% of imports), Turkey (16.0%), and Ukraine (13.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 67.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms exhibited signs of volatility during the observed period. The minimum value was in 2020, and the maximum in 2019, with a 4.8-fold shift between these years. In 2020, Lebanon's imports totaled 10 K $ US, representing a loss of 79.3% relative to the prior year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 49 K $ US. The largest increase took place in 2019 with a gain of 78.7%.

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

Over 2017–2020, the United States (47.8% of imports in value terms), Turkey (14.0%), and Italy (12.6%) consistently held leading positions in Lebanon's import structure for these products. Collectively, they accounted for 74.5% of total import flows in value terms.

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

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