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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for bran and residues from cereal processing in Malawi expanded from 235 thousand tonnes to 252 thousand tonnes. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when a sharp slowdown in agricultural sector growth to 3.1% limited the availability of residues from crops like millet and sorghum.

A severe contraction to 191 thousand tonnes occurred in 2022, driven directly by unfavorable weather that caused maize production to fall by 18.9% and reduced output of other cereals. This significantly constrained the supply of processing residues, while exports surged to 51 thousand tonnes, further reducing domestic market volume. A partial recovery to 210 thousand tonnes followed in 2023.

By 2024, Malawi's government launched a new National Agriculture Policy and a National Irrigation Policy, alongside the upscaling of a digital farmer registration system, initiatives focused on strengthening the cereal production base.

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

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 2020, Malawi produced 256.2 thousand tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a slight decline of 0.8% from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 240.5 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 258.2 thousand tons. The most significant drop was observed in 2018 at 1.0%, whereas the largest increase took place in 2019, reaching 7.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Malawi's production value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing experienced a downturn. In 2020, the output was valued at 95.2 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial decrease of 16.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value rose by 11.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The highest value was achieved in 2019 at 114.4 million US dollars, which also saw the most notable increase of 26.0%.

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

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

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After a two-year upward trend, Malawi's export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined. In 2020, exports totaled 5 536 tons, representing a sharp drop of 26.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 559 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 40.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Zimbabwe were the dominant players in Malawi's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing by volume, together accounting for 93.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Malawi's export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to international markets declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 056 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant decrease of 38.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 23.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 7.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 350 thousand US dollars, which also saw the most substantial increase of 64.8%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, South Africa clearly dominated Malawi's export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, capturing 76.8% of total flows. Other countries held considerably smaller shares in comparison.

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

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

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

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The market displayed volatility during the observed period. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 55 tons, with the largest decline recorded at 31.2%. By 2020, cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Malawi surged to 128 tons, equivalent to a year-over-year increase of 133.3%. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 2.3 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique, Zambia, and the United Kingdom were the key partners for Malawi's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing by volume. Mozambique accounted for 45.1% of imports, Zambia for 32.2%, and the United Kingdom for 17.3%, together making up 94.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, import value hit its lowest point at 10 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline recorded at 76.1%. The peak occurred in 2018 at 43 thousand US dollars, which also saw the most significant increase of 204.8%. In 2020, Malawi imported a total of 4.2 thousand US dollars worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, up by 4.2% from the previous year. The gap between the highest value in 2018 and the lowest in 2019 was 4.2 times.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Malawi's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing was primarily directed toward South Africa and the United Kingdom. Their combined share reached 87.1% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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