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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Norwegian market for bran and residues from cereal and legume processing more than doubled in volume, growing from 135.9 thousand tons to 268.6 thousand tons. This expansion was not steady, with a significant surge in 2020 when market size jumped by over 34% to 190.2 thousand tons, followed by continued growth in 2021 and a temporary dip in 2022.

The market's trajectory was primarily shaped by trade flows. Domestic production fluctuated between 95.0 and 118.9 thousand tons, while imports skyrocketed from 24.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 165.3 thousand tons in 2023. This import growth, particularly the sharp increase in 2020, was the main driver of market expansion. Exports, though rising from a low base, reached 31.6 thousand tons in 2022, which contributed to that year's market contraction.

Available trade data for 2024 and 2025 shows imports at 157.0 and 196.6 thousand tons and exports at 3.0 and 3.4 thousand tons.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2018-2021

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2018-2021

In 2021, Norway produced 99 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 12%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 119 K t, while the lowest was in 2020 at 95 K t. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a 20.1% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, at 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.8 K t and peaked in 2021 at 6.4 K t, representing a 7.9-fold increase. In 2021, Norway exported 6.4 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, which was a substantial 359.8% rise from the year before. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, at 46.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Italy, and Spain were the top buyers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Norway. Denmark accounted for 30.8% of exports in kind, Italy for 15.8%, and Spain for 13.4%. Together, these three countries made up 60.0% of Norway's total exports in this category.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2019 at 0.4 M $ US and rose to a high in 2021 at 2.5 M $ US, varying by a factor of 7. In 2021, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing exported from Norway was 2.5 M $ US, reflecting a sharp 236.5% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark, Spain, and Germany were the leading contributors to Norway's export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. Denmark held a 33.8% share, Spain 15.6%, and Germany 12.0%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 61.4% of total export flows in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021

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

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes experienced significant fluctuations during this time. The lowest point was in 2019 at 23.6 K t, while the highest was in 2021 at 138.5 K t, showing a 5.9-fold variation. In 2021, Norway imported 138.5 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, which was a 43.4% increase from 2020. The largest decline was in 2019, at 4.6%, and the largest increase was in 2020, at 310.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, India was the dominant partner for Norway's imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, with a share of 76.5% of total flows. Other markets had relatively smaller contributions.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Market performance was marked by notable fluctuations. Import values were at their lowest in 2019 at 5.5 M $ US and reached their peak in 2021 at 117.1 M $ US, a 21-fold difference. In 2021, the value of imported bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Norway totaled 117.1 M $ US, representing a 95.1% rise compared to 2020. The largest decline was in 2019, at 7.3%, while the largest increase was in 2020, at 987.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, India played a dominant role in Norway's imports in value terms for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, consistently accounting for 91.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021