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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in the MENA region increased from 11 852 thousand tons to 12 789 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by a steady rise in domestic production, which grew from 10 491 thousand tons to 11 652 thousand tons over the period.

A significant import surge to 1 962 thousand tons in 2021 pushed the market volume to a peak of 12 975 thousand tons. Subsequently, reduced import volumes contributed to a modest market correction in 2023. Exports remained a minor factor, never exceeding 382 thousand tons annually.

International trade connections continued to influence product flows, with key global partners involved in the movement of these residues, reflecting the market's integration into broader trade networks.

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

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

Production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in the MENA region has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 11 161 K t, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 103 K t, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 382 K t, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.7 times. In 2020, shipments from MENA to abroad surged by 271.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 48.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in kind indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Vietnam accounted for 10.6% of exports in kind, Pakistan for 4.4%, and South Korea for 1.0%, together making up only 16.0% of total flows. The remaining 84.0% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from MENA to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of these exports reached 73.4 M $ US, marking a sharp gain of 65.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 223.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 47.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Vietnam contributed 7.6% of exports in value terms, Pakistan 2.0%, and Somalia 0.8%, together accounting for only 10.5% of total flows. The remaining 89.5% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, MENA's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 1 682 K t, up by 10.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24.1%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in kind remained highly diversified. The United States accounted for 15.0% of imports in kind, Argentina for 8.0%, and Tanzania for 6.4%, together making up only 29.4% of total flows. The remaining 70.6% was formed by a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, MENA's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms amounted to 357.8 M $ US, representing a gain of 21.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 40.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 361.5 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 18.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 41.6%.

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

The data for 2017 to 2020 indicate that imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to MENA were not concentrated on a few key destinations. The United States accounted for 17.0% of imports in value terms, Sudan for 9.5%, and Argentina for 7.4%, jointly making up only 33.9% of total flows.

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

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