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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in the United States declined from 10.5 million metric tons in 2018 to 9.7 million metric tons in 2023, a reduction of over 7%. In value terms, the market contracted by 13%, falling from $1.6 billion to $1.4 billion over the same period. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when both production and market size fell sharply.

Production volumes decreased steadily from 11.2 million metric tons in 2018 to 10.4 million metric tons in 2023, while exports fluctuated, peaking in 2021 at 1.1 million metric tons. Higher export volumes in 2021 coincided with a smaller domestic market, suggesting that international demand diverted supply away from the U.S. market. Imports remained relatively stable, averaging around 200 000 metric tons per year.

After reaching a low point in 2022, the market showed signs of stabilization in 2023, with a slight increase in volume to 9.7 million metric tons. The value of the market also steadied, indicating that price levels may have adjusted to the new supply-demand balance.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the third position globally in the production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing.

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

Following a two-year decline, the United States saw an increase in its production volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, production reached 10 778 K t, up 1.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.6%, averaging an annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest point was in 2019, with 10 617 K t, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The United States experienced a second consecutive year of decline in the production value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, output was valued at 1 300 M $ US, a 7.2% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 20.8%, with an average annual rate of decline of 7.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 1 650 M $ US, with the largest decline in 2019 at 15.1%, and the largest increase in 2018 at 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the United States saw a decline in its export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, exports totaled 957 K t, down 6.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 026 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 16.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were the core destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 50.0%, 10.1%, and 8.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 68.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of improvement, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in the United States declined. In 2020, export value amounted to 115.4 M $ US, a 14.8% drop from the year before. The peak value was in 2019 at 135.4 M $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 12.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Canada, Mexico, and China formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms, representing 39.5%, 12.9%, and 12.7% of exports, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 65.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

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

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decrease, the United States experienced an increase in import volumes of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing. In 2020, imports reached 198 K t, a modest rise of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 11.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.2%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 191 K t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Nigeria, and China were the main sources for imports in kind, accounting for 55.3%, 19.6%, and 11.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 86.7% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in the United States amounted to 49.2 M $ US, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.5%, averaging an annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 49.2 M $ US, while the peak was in 2018 at 64.3 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, Canada, China, and Nigeria consistently served as the primary destinations for imports in value terms, representing 41.6%, 21.8%, and 12.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 75.9% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020