Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for bran and cereal processing residues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew from 10 337 thousand tons to 11 649 thousand tons. This increase was driven by rising demand for these by-products in animal feed, supported by their cost-effectiveness and availability from local staple crops. Government initiatives to enhance domestic cereal production reduced import reliance and bolstered feed industries. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated this trend, as global supply chain disruptions shifted focus toward local processing and utilization of residues, expanding overall market volume.

The market stabilized between 2021 and 2023, reaching a peak of 12 100 thousand tons in 2022 before a slight adjustment to 11 882 thousand tons in 2023. Mandatory fortification policies for industrially milled flour in several countries altered the quality and composition of bran and residues. Sustained demand from the compound feed sector, reinforced by significant investments such as Nutreco's grant for sustainable feed production and expanded warehouse financing schemes for smallholders, supported market volume. Private sector innovation in product reformulation and technical support programs for milling also contributed to the market's resilience during this period.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Sub-Saharan Africa

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 Sub-Saharan Africa has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 12 580 K t, showing a significant increase of 13.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 18.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 1 099 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, a decrease of 3.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.9%, with an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 928 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 136 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 8.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Sub-Saharan Africa were distributed relatively evenly across destinations. Morocco accounted for 16.3% of exports, Vietnam for 10.3%, and the United Arab Emirates for 8.5%, with these three countries together making up only 35.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing exports from Sub-Saharan Africa fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 162.7 M $ US, down by 12.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 5.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 218.5 M $ US. The largest decline happened in 2019, decreasing by 15.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 41.3%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that the value of exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Sub-Saharan Africa was not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. Vietnam represented 20.2% of export value, Morocco 8.9%, and the United Arab Emirates 6.9%, with these three countries together accounting for only 36.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 167 K t, a reduction of 6.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 49.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Sub-Saharan Africa came from a wide range of sources. Argentina contributed 1.4% of imports, Switzerland 1.2%, and Russia 0.8%, with these three countries together making up only 3.4% of total import volume. The remaining 96.6% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Sub-Saharan Africa dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 162.7 M $ US, marking a sharp decline of 11.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.6%.

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

The partner structure for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Argentina accounted for 1.8% of import value, Switzerland for 1.4%, and Portugal for 1.0%, with these three countries together representing only 4.2% of total flows, and no single country holding a dominant share.

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

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020