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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal processing in Moldova grew by 33% in volume, reaching 38 980 t. This overall increase was marked by significant annual fluctuations, including a decline in 2019, recovery through 2021, a dip in 2022, and a strong surge in the final year.

The most pronounced expansion occurred in 2023, when the market volume jumped by 41% compared to the previous year. In value terms, the market size increased by 50% over the six-year period, rising from 3.4 million USD to 5.1 million USD, which points to an upward trend in average product prices.

Domestic production rose steadily from 45 112 t to 58 162 t during this timeframe, forming a solid supply base for the market. The varying levels of exports and imports contributed to the yearly changes in domestic availability, influencing the final consumption volume.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Moldova's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 47 724 tonnes, marking a modest 2.3% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 45 112 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 0.8%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the highest increase at 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Moldova's production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 500 thousand US dollars, showing a significant year-over-year rise of 11.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 39%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Moldova's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined in volume. In 2020, exports totaled 16 438 tonnes, a sharp 20.4% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 39.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.8%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 20 659 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 34.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania remained the primary destination for Moldova's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms, accounting for 87.3% of total exports. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Moldova's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 239 thousand US dollars, a 13.2% decrease from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 85.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 580 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 51.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania continued to be the main market for Moldova's exports in value terms, holding an 86.1% share of total flows. The rest was spread across various other destinations.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 14 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 42.8%. In contrast, imports peaked in 2020 at 158 tonnes, a dramatic 759.3% increase from 2019, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.9 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Russia were the key sources for Moldova's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms, together accounting for 87.1% of total flows. Other partners played much smaller individual roles.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Moldova's import value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 50 thousand US dollars, a sudden 64.0% rise year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 33.3%, averaging an annual rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 22 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 41.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia, Germany, and Ukraine formed the key group of partners for Moldova's imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Russia accounted for 44.2%, Germany for 23.2%, and Ukraine for 14.8% of imports, collectively representing 82.2% of total flows.

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

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