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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Uzbekistan's market for bran and cereal processing residues grew from 1.3 million tons to 1.33 million tons. This expansion was underpinned by government initiatives to develop seed farming, including the modernization of grain processing facilities with World Bank financing, which boosted domestic grain output and the supply of milling by-products. In 2020, global demand for grain processing residues exceeding $2 billion further stimulated interest in production and potential export, supporting market growth.

The market volume temporarily contracted to 1.27 million tons in 2021, primarily due to a sharp drop in imports to 30 thousand tons while production remained above 1.2 million tons. The adoption of a comprehensive seed development decree in early 2022 reinforced state support for the agricultural sector. By the end of 2022, the market recovered to 1.41 million tons, aided by a rebound in import volumes and the ongoing implementation of government modernization programs.

Driven by rising domestic demand for grain and its processed products, as well as the continued modernization of seed farming enterprises, the market volume reached 1.45 million tons in 2023. State policies focusing on grain quality monitoring and support for export activities contributed to market stability and the development of the bran and residues segment.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan ranked 29th 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

Uzbekistan's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 265 K t, marking a modest year-on-year growth of 9.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. From 2017 to 2019, exports varied dramatically, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 6 396 times. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 0.1 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, representing an abrupt increase of 21 294.4% compared to the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Afghanistan was the nearly exclusive buyer of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Uzbekistan, accounting for 96.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports in value terms reached their highest point in 2017 and dropped to their lowest in 2019, with a 215-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan's export volume of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing amounted to 27 K $ US, indicating an abrupt rise of 2 569.5% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in value terms was primarily shaped by Afghanistan and Tajikistan, which together made up 99.6% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports in kind peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 3.8-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported approximately 62.3 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, which is 58.7% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 239.3 K t, with the largest increase of 102.5% also occurring that year.

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

Over 2017-2020, Kazakhstan was by far the main source for imports in kind of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Uzbekistan, accounting for 97.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import levels varied threefold between the high of 2018 and the low of 2020. In 2020, Uzbekistan's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing stood at 4 682 K $ US, corresponding to a reduction of 52.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 060 K $ US, with the largest increase of 111.7% also in that year.

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

In 2017-2020, imports in value terms of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Uzbekistan were highly concentrated on Kazakhstan, which accounted for 95.6% of total flows.

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

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