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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of bran and cereal residues in Russia increased from 4 575 thousand tons to 5 060 thousand tons, while the domestic market volume grew from 3 619 to 4 059 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by Russia's emergence as a global leader in wheat bran exports, capitalizing on rising international demand for grain processing by-products.

From 2021, the domestic market volume contracted, falling to 3 383 thousand tons by 2023 despite stable production around 5 000 thousand tons. The decline was driven by rapidly growing exports, which reached 1 679 thousand tons in 2023. Key exporters like Agro Zerno Yug significantly increased shipments abroad in 2021, while a 20-million-ton reduction in Russia's grain harvest in 2023 limited raw material availability, putting pressure on production growth.

In 2024, exports continued their upward trajectory, reaching 1 894 thousand tons. This was facilitated by regulatory progress, including Rosselkhoznadzor's work to gain access for Russian wheat bran to the Chinese market and India's authorization for the use of aluminum phosphide treatments on Russian grain products, simplifying export procedures.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia ranked fifth globally in the production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing.

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

Russia's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 5 060 K t, marking a 7.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production rose by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 575 K t, which represented the largest decline of 4.6% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Russia's production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 787.2 M $ US, showing a moderate uptick of 9.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 27.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decrease, Russia's export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 1 025 K t, an 8.1% advance over 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 948 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the dominant buyer of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Russia, accounting for 91.5% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing exported from Russia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 159.5 M $ US, representing a 10.2% gain relative to the prior year. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value rose by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Russia were supplied almost exclusively to Turkey, which absorbed 92.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Russia's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 K t, a sharp rise of 44.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 74.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 36.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 66.0%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the import structure in volume terms was primarily shaped by Kazakhstan and Ukraine, which together accounted for 98.4% of total flows, while other markets contributed minimally.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year reduction, Russia's import value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing rose. In 2020, imports were approximately 2.7 M $ US, showing a 36.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value decreased by 69%, with a compound annual decline rate of 32.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 56.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Ukraine remained the key partner countries for imports in value terms, with a combined share of 88.7% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

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