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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Namibia showed significant fluctuations. It peaked at 98 466 t in 2019, driven by a surge in imports to 55 178 t alongside very low exports. This was followed by a sharp contraction to 60 858 t in 2020 as imports normalized and exports increased.

Market volume then experienced moderate swings, rising to 64 191 t in 2021, dipping to 58 567 t in 2022, and recovering to 65 729 t in 2023. Throughout this period, domestic production grew steadily from 41 011 t to 53 306 t, while import levels generally trended lower after the 2019 high.

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

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

In Namibia, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 44 335 tonnes, marking a slight uptick of 2.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a gap of 1 264 864-fold between these years. In 2020, Namibia's export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totalled 5 983 tonnes, representing a steep gain of 4 885.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 93.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 41 260 608.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was highly concentrated, with South Africa alone accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 12 126 times. In 2020, deliveries of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Namibia amounted to 798 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep gain of 3 749.8% from the year before. The largest decline was in 2019 at 93.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 451 171.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Namibia were largely oriented towards South Africa, whose share in total exports in value terms reached 100.0%.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum import volume was in 2018 at 19 438 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 55 178 tonnes, showing a 2.8-fold shift. In 2020, Namibia's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing came to 22 506 tonnes, indicating a steep decline of 59.2% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 183.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia was the principal market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Namibia, accounting for 87.8% of total imports in kind, while other destinations formed a less significant portion.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was in 2020, while the highest was in 2019, with a 4.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, the volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing imports to Namibia amounted to 2 408 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp fall of 76.5% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 261 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 128.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Zambia and South Africa remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, accounting together for 99.5% of total flows.

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

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