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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran and residues from cereal and legume processing in Mauritania displayed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After a slight rise to 161.8 thousand tons in 2019, it declined to 154.1 thousand tons in 2020 and then contracted sharply to 123.0 thousand tons in 2021. A strong recovery followed in 2022, reaching 150.9 thousand tons, before another decrease to 134.0 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, the supply side was bolstered by improved availability of local dry cereals from the 2023/2024 harvest, enhancing raw material access for processors. Price stability for cereals and active cross-border trade flows with neighboring countries such as Mali and Guinea supported import activity, which rose to 46.5 thousand tons, indicating sustained market supply conditions.

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

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 Mauritania, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 136.0 K t of these products, marking a 7.4% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 13.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.2%.

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

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

Marketing research indicates that there were no exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Mauritania between 2017 and 2020.

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

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Mauritania declined. In 2020, imports totaled 18 111 t, representing a sharp drop of 48.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 27.1%, averaging an annual decline of 10.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 35 152 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 33.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Mauritania were Switzerland, accounting for 21.9% of imports in kind; Guinea, with 19.3%; and Senegal, at 17.0%. Together, these three countries made up 58.2% of total imports in kind during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Mauritania saw a decline. In 2020, imports were valued at 2 907 K $ US, reflecting a significant decrease of 47.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 27.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 5 561 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 25.0% rise.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Switzerland, Guinea, and Senegal were the leading suppliers in value terms for imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Mauritania. Switzerland contributed 21.9% of imports in value, Guinea accounted for 19.7%, and Senegal made up 16.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 58.5% of total import flows in value during this timeframe.

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

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