Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Western Africa, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Western Africa showed notable variability between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 5.0 million tons in 2018, it dipped slightly the following year before surging to a peak of 5.6 million tons in 2020.

This growth was reversed in 2021 when the market contracted to 5.2 million tons, a shift primarily linked to a substantial rise in exports that year which reduced domestic supply. Production levels, while generally high, fluctuated and combined with changing trade flows to influence overall market size.

The market partially rebounded to 5.6 million tons in 2022 before moderating to 5.4 million tons in 2023, as exports remained at elevated levels compared to the start of the period.

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

In Western Africa, production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing reached 5 708 K t in 2020, marking a 14.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The output value of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Western Africa was 840.0 M $ US in 2020, representing a 25.1% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 26.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The largest decrease was observed in 2019, at 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Western Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Western Africa grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 170.1 K t, up by 5.4% compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall exports fell by 35.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 141.5 K t, which also saw the largest drop of 46.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Portugal, and the United States were notable buyers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Western Africa, accounting for 24.5%, 14.6%, and 4.2% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share of 43.2% indicates that no single country dominated the export market.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Western Africa's export value of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 25 036 K $ US, showing a strong 15.0% improvement over the previous year. Despite this, from 2017 to 2020, total export value decreased by 30.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.6%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 19 600 K $ US, which also recorded the largest decline of 45.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco, Portugal, and Norway were the main destinations for Western Africa's exports of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, with shares of 33.0%, 13.0%, and 5.5%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 51.5% of total export flows, highlighting their significance in the market.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Western Africa imported a total of value_last_year} K t of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in 2020, which is 30.4% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 77.1%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 21.0%. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, at 13.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 56.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import market for bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Western Africa was highly fragmented. Switzerland, Argentina, and Russia accounted for 5.2%, 4.0%, and 3.2% of imports in kind, respectively, but their combined share was only 12.4%, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the import value of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Western Africa was recorded at 18 678 K $ US, reflecting a sharp increase of 32.8% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 68.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.0%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 21.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 61.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, imports in value terms of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Western Africa were relatively evenly distributed. Switzerland, Argentina, and Russia held shares of 6.2%, 4.9%, and 4.3%, respectively, but together they accounted for only 15.4% of total flows, indicating a lack of dominant suppliers.

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

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