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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran and residues from cereal processing in Montenegro expanded from 17 731 tons in 2018 to 20 104 tons in 2021, marking a period of increased supply. This growth was primarily driven by rising imports, which peaked at 19 828 tons in 2021.

After 2021, the market contracted significantly, falling to 14 596 tons in 2023. This decline coincided with a sharp reduction in imported volumes, which dropped by almost 30% between 2021 and 2023. Domestic production fluctuated moderately but remained a minor share of total market volume.

The overall market volume in 2023 stood 18% below its 2018 level, reflecting a sustained downward trend in recent years. Export activity remained negligible throughout the period and did not materially influence market size.

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

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

Montenegro's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 0.3 thousand tons, marking a 27.2% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 37%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.1%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 54.4% also occurring that year.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Montenegro's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totaled 50 tons, showing relative stability compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 50%, resulting in an average annual decline of 20.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Albania was the dominant buyer of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Montenegro, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Montenegro's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms reached 6 thousand US dollars, with no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 49.4%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 20.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Albania dominated Montenegro's export structure in value terms, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Montenegro's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports amounted to 18 857 tons, down by 3.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 19 501 tons, and the largest annual increase of 11.7% also occurred in that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia dominated Montenegro's import structure in kind, with a share of 98.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Montenegro's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 332 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest gain of 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 21.7%, with an average annual increase of 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia consistently dominated Montenegro's import structure in value terms, accounting for 98.4% of total flows.

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

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