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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in MERCOSUR showed significant fluctuations. After a drop to 3.3 million tons in 2019, it recovered to nearly 4.0 million tons in 2020.

The market grew strongly to reach a peak of 4.6 million tons in 2021, then contracted to 3.6 million tons in 2022. Volume stabilized at 3.7 million tons in 2023, supported by a rise in imports. Key sources for these imports included the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and Finland, which helped maintain domestic supply.

Trade patterns in 2024 underscored the region's integrated market, with Argentina, the United States, and Brazil emerging as major exporters of pelletized legume residues, while demand was notably concentrated in regions like Nuevo León in Mexico.

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

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

MERCOSUR's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 5 716 K t, marking a 1.3% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

MERCOSUR's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totaled 1 897 K t in 2020, down 23.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 1 805 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 2 464 K t. The most significant increase was in 2019, when exports surged by 36.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, MERCOSUR's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were distributed across numerous countries. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (18.5% of exports), Ireland (15.7%), and the Netherlands (12.7%)—together accounted for 46.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

MERCOSUR's export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 276.9 M $ US, a 5.9% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, export value increased by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 308.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 14.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom (19.2% of export value), Ireland (16.3%), and the Netherlands (12.9%) were key buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from MERCOSUR. While their role was significant, it was not dominant, as their combined share reached only 48.4% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

MERCOSUR imported 153 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in 2020, a 29.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 27.3%, with an average annual rate of 8.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 118 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 157 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 30.8%.

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

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, MERCOSUR's import value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 44.5 M $ US, reflecting a sharp increase of 34.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 24%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.4%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 33.0 M $ US, and the highest was in 2018 at 49.8 M $ US. The most significant decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 33.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 38.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (1.0% of import value), Peru (0.7%), and Poland (0.5%) formed the main cluster of markets for MERCOSUR's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms. Together, they accounted for 2.2% of total import flows.

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

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