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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal processing in South Africa expanded from 2.8 million tons to 3.4 million tons. This growth was primarily driven by increased maize production, supported by capital availability for millers, and a deregulated market with zero import tariffs. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted demand for staple foods like maize meal, leading to a surge in market volume as mills adapted to supply chain disruptions.

After a temporary contraction in 2021, the market volume resumed its upward trajectory, climbing to 3.7 million tons by 2023. This recovery was supported by government initiatives for agricultural innovation and global maize market conditions, which encouraged efficient production practices. Ongoing regulatory emphasis on traceability and quality control, along with industry innovation in value-added products, underpinned the market's expansion.

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

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

Production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in SADC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, SADC produced 3 873 K t of these products, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 24.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 32.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, SADC's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing totaled 534.5 K t, showing a modest decline of 3.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 50.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 341.8 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 551.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 3.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 61.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, SADC traded bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Morocco, Vietnam, and Qatar—collectively accounted for only 46.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 77.7 M $ US, showing a modest reduction of 8.8% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 132.6 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 35.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 179.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Vietnam, Qatar, and Morocco played leading roles in the value-based exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from SADC. Vietnam accounted for 35.5% of exports in value terms, Qatar for 9.9%, and Morocco for 6.2%, together representing 51.6% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From 2017 to 2018, there was a 2.2-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2020, SADC imported 43.9 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, corresponding to a dramatic fall of 45.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 38.5 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 55.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 109.3%.

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

In 2017-2020, Uruguay and Argentina were the primary sources in the geographical structure of imports in kind for SADC, together accounting for 2.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, SADC's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing came to 31.2 M $ US, which is 25.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 30.3 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2019 at 42.0 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 38.7%.

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

In 2017-2020, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to SADC. Argentina accounted for 1.3% of imports in value terms, Brazil for 0.8%, and Paraguay for 0.5%, with a combined share of 2.7% of total flows.

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

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