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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Oceania declined to 685.6 thousand tons in 2019 but stabilized near that level in 2020. A recovery began in 2021, with the market expanding to 750 thousand tons that year, a growth supported by a record Australian wheat harvest which increased the supply of milling by-products.

Market growth continued, reaching 835.2 thousand tons by 2023. By 2024, regulatory attention on maximum residue limits influenced grain marketability, while rising consumer demand for organic products led to initiatives like AgriFutures Australia's funding to support farmers transitioning to organic practices.

The market also saw the expansion of specialized players like The Organic Grain Company and increased government investment in climate-resilient agriculture, steering sector dynamics toward sustainability and quality compliance.

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

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 Oceania, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output remained stable at 806.5 thousand tonnes compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 858.3 thousand tonnes, with a 1.4% increase that year. The largest drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Oceania increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 141.9 thousand tonnes, marking an 8.4% rise compared to the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 17.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 6.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 99.8 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 41.8%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase at 31.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market for these products was highly diversified. Malaysia accounted for 16.4% of exports, South Korea for 6.2%, and Kuwait for 3.1%, together making up just 25.7% of total flows. The remaining 74.3% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Oceania exported 27 030 thousand US dollars worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, reflecting a dramatic 92.7% increase from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 029 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 33.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export landscape in value terms was broad. South Korea contributed 4.6% of exports, Kuwait 4.3%, and Vietnam 1.8%, together accounting for only 10.7% of total flows. A substantial 89.3% was traded with many other countries.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed volatile behavior over these years. Volumes peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2019, with a 7.4-fold difference between the high and low points. In 2020, Oceania's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 21.2 thousand tonnes, representing a sudden 185.1% increase from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 77.7%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that imports of these products into Oceania were not concentrated on a few key sources. Germany accounted for 6.9% of imports, Malaysia for 3.6%, and Sri Lanka for 3.1%, together making up only 13.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their peak in 2017 and their trough in 2019, with a 4-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Oceania totaled 8 413 thousand US dollars, showing a 108.8% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was in 2019 at 4 030 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest decline of 70.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Oceania traded these products with many countries. Even the largest import sources—Germany, the United States, and Poland—together represented only 32.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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