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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal processing in Portugal showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. After a decline to 270.2 thousand tons in 2019, the market grew to 317.2 thousand tons in 2020. This increase was supported by the adoption of advanced wheat cleaning technologies, such as the MTMA tarara separator by Granel Moagem, to ensure the absence of genetically modified soy and corn seeds, meeting regulatory and market demands for non-GMO products and likely expanding market access. The market then fell to 301.0 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 215.9 thousand tons in 2022, before stabilizing at 218.6 thousand tons in 2023.

Throughout the period, the cereal milling sector was shaped by consolidation and innovation aimed at adding value. The 2017 merger of Moagem Ceres with Germen created a stronger player focused on specialized, high-nutrition products like infant food and gluten-free flours. The Co-CerealValue project, launched in 2019, involved industry and research partners to transform milling by-products into high-value items for human and animal consumption, promoting a circular economy. Companies such as Granel Moagem maintained technological leadership with a capacity exceeding 100 thousand tons per year, continuously adapting to regulatory and market requirements.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 53 309 thousand US dollars, marking a solid gain of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 45 704 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Portugal's production volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 230.1 thousand tonnes were produced, down by 3.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 12.4%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 4.3%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Portugal have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports were recorded at 40.8 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 11.6% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 32.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 12.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the dominant destination for Portugal's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms, accounting for 95.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased in 2021. The value of exports reached 9 831 thousand US dollars, showing a strong rise of 11.6% over the past year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 28.9%, with an average annual decline of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 812 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 21.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Spain alone accounting for 94.7% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Portugal amounted to 111.7 thousand tonnes, down by 11.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 25.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 79.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.3%. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2020 at 125.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 58.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain and Côte d'Ivoire were the core markets for Portugal's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms, jointly accounting for 85.5% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Portugal have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 25 291 thousand US dollars, up by 3.9% over the past year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 2.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 863 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 16.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Côte d'Ivoire formed a dominant pair of markets for Portugal's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.3% of total flows, with other countries representing the residual share.

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

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