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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran and residues from cereal and legume processing in Niger began the period at 646 thousand tonnes in 2018. That year saw the entry of new local agro-processing companies like Foussam Enterprise and NutriSat, which focused on transforming grains and medicinal plants. This development likely supported activity in the processing sector, contributing to the generation of milling by-products. The market volume then dipped to 585 thousand tonnes in 2019 before recovering to 610 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A sharp contraction followed in 2021, with the market falling to 399 thousand tonnes, its lowest point in the observed period. A strong rebound occurred in 2022, lifting the market volume to 595 thousand tonnes, which was followed by a slight moderation to 571 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In October 2024, the Nigerien government implemented a ban on cereal exports, except to Mali and Burkina Faso, to guarantee domestic food availability and stabilize prices. This policy increased the supply of raw grains for local processors. Concurrent measures included traders replenishing their grain stocks, the launch of an irrigated farming campaign to boost crop production, and the introduction of a market information system to improve transparency for underutilized products. These actions supported the raw material base for millers, while imports of these residues rose to 73.8 thousand tonnes and exports began for the first time, reaching 1.1 thousand tonnes.

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

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

In Niger, production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 567.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 4.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 542.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 605.8 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 10.4%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2018 with growth of 6.1%.

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

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

Market analysis reveals that Niger did not export any bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing between 2017 and 2020.

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

Imports in kind, t

Imports of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing into Niger have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 42 353 tonnes, reflecting a slight year-on-year increase of 0.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 150.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 35.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ghana and Nigeria were the dominant sources for Niger's imports in kind, together accounting for 86.7% of total flows, while other countries contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Niger imported a total of 1 697 thousand US dollars worth of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a 6.7% decrease compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 561 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 29.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with growth of 134.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana and Nigeria continued to be the primary suppliers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Niger in value terms, together representing 82.9% of total imports, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

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