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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal and legume processing in Switzerland showed variable trends. It increased from 190 thsd. t in 2018 to 192.5 thsd. t in 2019, then contracted to 181.1 thsd. t in 2020 and 172.1 thsd. t in 2021. A significant rebound followed in 2022, lifting the market to 198.1 thsd. t, before a decline to 187.8 thsd. t in 2023.

In 2024, the market was influenced by a 3.5% reduction in total cereal cultivation area and the poorest bread cereal harvest in decades, which constrained domestic raw material supply for residue production. The Swiss Federal Council responded by increasing import quotas for cereals at preferential rates for 2024 and 2025. Furthermore, from August 2024, specific customs duties were applied to spelt and wheat flour destined for starch production, altering market access for these products and their by-products. Industry leader Swissmill maintained its high processing capacity and quality control, supporting stable output of cereal residues.

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

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

Switzerland's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 169.2 thousand tonnes, which represents a 5.4% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 7.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 150 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 1 365 tonnes in 2020, marking a dramatic 811.9% increase. This resulted in a 9.1-fold difference between the two years. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 58.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria were the primary destinations for Switzerland's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Switzerland's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 418 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 36.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 32.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 304 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Romania, and Germany were the main markets for Switzerland's exports in value terms. Austria accounted for 53.7% of exports, Romania for 22.1%, and Germany for 13.8%, together making up 89.6% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Switzerland's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 13 280 tonnes, a slight decrease of 3.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 12.6%, with an average annual growth of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 9 564 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 13 796 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 18.9% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 44.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Switzerland were heavily concentrated on Germany, which accounted for 80.9% of total flows, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Switzerland's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 2 721 thousand US dollars, up 1.1% year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1 946 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 39.3%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 38.2% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany dominated Switzerland's imports in value terms, capturing 72.4% of total flows, while other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

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