Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing underwent notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 1 521 thousand tonnes in 2018, market volume fell sharply to 1 160 thousand tonnes the following year. A significant recovery followed in 2020, bringing the market to 1 367 thousand tonnes, though it remained below the initial level.

Market volume then stabilized at around 1 300 thousand tonnes from 2021 to 2023, showing a gradual slight decline. The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted global wheat supplies, triggering a food price crisis that indirectly affected the cereal residues market through supply chain and pricing pressures during this period.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 29th globally in production volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, positioning it among the world's leading producers in this category.

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2018-2021

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2018-2021

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 1 169 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 2.1% decline from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 13.5%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 4.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 063 K t, accompanied by the largest annual decline of 21.3%. In contrast, 2020 saw the most significant increase, with production rising by 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from the United Kingdom declined in 2021, totaling 33.4 K t—a 4.2% decrease compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports overall increased by 40.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.0%. The peak export volume occurred in 2020 at 34.9 K t, while the largest annual increase was in 2019, with a surge of 38.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland served as the primary destination for the United Kingdom's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, consistently accounting for 98.1% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from the United Kingdom grew for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 7 432 K US dollars—a strong increase of 10.9% over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 42%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, the United Kingdom's export value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing showed a heavy reliance on Ireland, which absorbed 93.9% of total exports in monetary terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, the United Kingdom imported 162.9 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing a sharp drop of 21.6% from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports decreased by 16.1%, with an annualized decline of 5.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 129.6 K t, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 33.2%. Conversely, imports peaked in 2020 at 207.7 K t, with the biggest annual increase of 60.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Poland formed the core sources for the United Kingdom's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing by volume. The Netherlands contributed 28.9%, Ireland 23.0%, and Poland 19.1%, together making up 71.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into the United Kingdom increased for the second year in a row in 2021, amounting to 44 225 K US dollars—a slight uptick of 1.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 10.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 740 K US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 28.2%. In contrast, 2020 saw the most significant increase, with import value rising by 51.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the 2018-2021 period, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland remained the top suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to the United Kingdom in value terms. Ireland accounted for 25.1%, the Netherlands for 25.0%, and Poland for 16.5% of total import value, collectively representing 66.6% of imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021