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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran and residues in Saudi Arabia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. It began at 712.4 thousand tons in 2018, fell to 659.7 thousand tons the following year, then rebounded strongly to 755.0 thousand tons in 2020. After a slight dip to 740.3 thousand tons in 2021, consumption climbed to a peak of 802.1 thousand tons in 2022 before contracting sharply to 655.9 thousand tons in 2023.

This pattern was largely dictated by import movements, which fell from 325.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 262.5 thousand tons in 2019 before surging to over 380 thousand tons in 2020 and 2022. The dramatic market drop in 2023 coincided with imports collapsing to 211.5 thousand tons. Domestic production provided a countervailing trend, growing steadily from 387.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 444.4 thousand tons in 2023, which softened the overall market decline.

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

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

Saudi Arabia's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing saw a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, output reached 393.5 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 397.3 thousand tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 3.3%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Saudi Arabia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, with the highest in 2019, creating an 11.8-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Saudi Arabia exported 0.1 thousand tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a dramatic increase of 1,076.7% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year reaching 80.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, export destinations were highly concentrated, with Jordan and Turkey together accounting for 94.4% of total flows. Other trading partners represented only a minor share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2018, with the peak in 2017, showing a 44-fold difference between these years. In 2019, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Saudi Arabia totaled 9 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial increase of 536.7% compared to 2018. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year reaching 97.7%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Turkey dominated export values, accounting for 85.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Saudi Arabia imported 361.5 thousand tons of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in 2020, indicating a sharp rise of 37.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 68%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 51.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in kind were Sudan (29.6% of imports), Argentina (23.4%), and Indonesia (15.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 68.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Saudi Arabia amounted to 67,924 thousand US dollars, representing a strong increase of 48.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 54.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.4%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the principal sources for imports in value terms were Sudan (28.7% of imports), Argentina (23.3%), and Indonesia (16.6%). Collectively, these three markets accounted for 68.7% of total import flows.

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

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