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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Poland expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 1.2 million tonnes, up from 896 thousand tonnes in 2018. This increase coincided with a sharp rise in domestic production to 1.2 million tonnes, while imports fell and exports remained stable. Over the next three years, market volume remained around 1.1–1.2 million tonnes, with production climbing to a peak of 1.5 million tonnes in 2022.

A dramatic contraction followed in 2023, with market volume dropping to 602 thousand tonnes. Production fell to 981 thousand tonnes, imports declined further to 53 thousand tonnes, and exports reached a new high of 431 thousand tonnes. In monetary terms, the market's value rose from $99.5 million in 2020 to $169 million in 2022, indicating higher unit prices or shifts in product composition during the period of stable physical volume.

Throughout the period, Poland strengthened its position as a net exporter, with export volumes more than doubling from 191 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 431 thousand tonnes in 2023. Import volumes shrank by two-thirds over the same timeframe, altering the balance between domestic and foreign supply.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing was valued at 147.6 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 3.4% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked as one of the world's leading producers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, holding the 30th position by production volume.

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

Poland's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1,370 thousand tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, production surged by 45%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 922 thousand tons. That year also saw the largest decline of 2.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 34.2% rise.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland exported 335.0 thousand tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, reflecting a sharp increase of 71.0% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 191.2 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Ireland formed the primary cluster of markets for Poland's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 47.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 22.5%, and Ireland for 7.1%, together representing 76.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 61,406 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial improvement of 45.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 92.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 24.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia were the main destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany contributed 42.9% of exports, the Netherlands 19.3%, and Australia 4.4%, collectively accounting for 66.5% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

The market displayed volatility during these years, with imports varying by 2.2 times from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020. In 2020, Poland imported 164.6 thousand tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, which was 44.7% lower than in 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 164.6 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 103.4%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Germany, Lithuania, and Slovakia were the largest contributors to Poland's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 29.7% of imports, Lithuania for 28.6%, and Slovakia for 21.8%, together making up 80.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility over the observed period, with import values fluctuating 3.5 times from the high in 2018 to the low in 2020. In 2020, Poland imported 46,215 thousand US dollars worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing an abrupt drop of 54.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2018 at 46,215 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 163.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and Slovakia continued to lead as the main suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 53.1% of imports, Lithuania for 17.9%, and Slovakia for 10.6%, jointly comprising 81.6% of total import value.

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

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