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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal and legume processing in Western Asia expanded from 7 349 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 7 858 thousand tonnes by 2023. Growth was not linear, with the market peaking at 7 992 thousand tonnes in 2021 before stabilizing at a slightly lower level, indicating overall resilient demand for these milling by-products throughout the period.

This trajectory was supported by a steady rise in domestic production, which increased from 4 961 to 5 449 thousand tonnes. Imports, while fluctuating annually between approximately 2 600 and 3 200 thousand tonnes, remained a significant component of supply, ensuring the total market volume was maintained even as exports played a relatively minor role.

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

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

Bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing production in Western Asia declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 5 168 K t, down 1.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 236 K t, with the largest annual increase of 5.5% also occurring that year.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The export market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 141 K t, then surged to 404 K t in 2020, representing a 2.9-fold increase. The 2020 figure was 187.1% higher than in 2019. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 60.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Western Asia were distributed across numerous countries. Egypt accounted for 16.8% of exports, Vietnam for 6.5%, and Pakistan for 2.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 26.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Asia exported 76.4 M $ US worth of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 47.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 93.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 24.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 21.2% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 66.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, export value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Western Asia was widely distributed across markets. Egypt represented 13.4% of export value, Vietnam 5.9%, and the United States 1.8%. Combined, these three markets accounted for only 21.0% of total export value flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of decline, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Western Asia increased in 2020. Import volume reached 2 954 K t that year, up 10.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 685 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 2.3% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Italy were the primary suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Western Asia. Russia accounted for 33.3% of import volume, Ukraine for 22.2%, and Italy for 4.2%. Together, these three countries represented 59.6% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Western Asia amounted to 554.7 M $ US, representing a 14.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 16.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 555.3 M $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Russia, Ukraine, and Sudan were the largest contributors to import value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Western Asia. Russia accounted for 31.1% of import value, Ukraine for 21.0%, and Sudan for 5.8%. Together, these three countries represented 57.9% of total import value flows.

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

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