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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps, and residues in Northern America showed relative stability in physical terms between 2018 and 2023, with volume fluctuating between 12.4 million tons and 13.0 million tons. In value terms, however, the market exhibited more pronounced movements, growing from $3.8 billion in 2018 to a peak of $4.8 billion in 2022 before moderating to $4.4 billion in 2023.

By 2023, specific regional dynamics emerged, with the Mexican states of Nuevo León and Jalisco standing out as key hubs for international sales. Trade flows were directed primarily to and from the United States, Italy, Chile, Colombia, and Guatemala, highlighting the integrated nature of the North American market and its connections to global destinations.

Recent developments point to underlying drivers shaping the sector. Growing consumer awareness of health benefits, particularly for digestive health and prebiotic fiber, has increased demand for bran-based products. On the supply side, agricultural policy instruments like Mexico's Integrated Pest Management subsidy program and regulatory approvals for new crop protection technologies in the U.S. influence cereal production systems, thereby affecting the availability of milling residues.

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

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

Following two consecutive years of decline, Northern America's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 12 774 K t, marking a 2.2% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 12 504 K t, while the steepest drop occurred in 2018 with a 5.2% decrease.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

For the second year in a row, the monetary value of Northern America's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing production declined. In 2020, this output was valued at 3 436 M $ US, down 1.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 4.4%, averaging a 1.5% annual decline. The highest value was observed in 2018 at 3 757 M $ US. The most significant decrease took place in 2019 with a 7.5% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Northern America's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing saw an uptick in 2020. Exports that year stood at 92.5 K t, reflecting a strong 10.9% increase compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 83.4 K t, and the sharpest decline happened in 2018 with a 39.5% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Thailand were the leading destinations for Northern America's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 12.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year reduction, Northern America's export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased in 2020. Export volume totaled 24 875 K $ US that year, up 7.4% from 2019. Despite this recent gain, exports decreased by 31.5% over the 2017-2020 period, with a CAGR of -11.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 23 161 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 33.2% fall.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Thailand, and Vietnam were the primary buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Northern America in value terms. China accounted for 12.1% of exports, Thailand for 3.1%, and Vietnam for 0.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 15.9% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Northern America imported 81.0 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, a sharp decrease of 16.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 32.3%, averaging an annual decline of 12.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 67.3 K t. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 43.8% decrease, while the largest increase took place in 2019 with a 44.3% rise.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China was the key source for Northern America's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms, contributing 0.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Northern America's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined in 2020. Import volume amounted to 50 795 K $ US that year, down 7.8% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 26.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 55 112 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 20.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Norway emerged as the main suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Northern America in value terms. Together, they accounted for 4.1% of total import value.

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

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