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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps and other residues from cereal or legume processing in Western Europe exhibited substantial volume shifts from 2018 to 2023. Beginning at 4 623 thousand tons in 2018, consumption dropped markedly the following year to 3 915 thousand tons.

A rebound commenced in 2020, leading into a period of strong expansion where the market size grew to 5 324 thousand tons in 2021 and further to a peak of 5 656 thousand tons in 2022. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2023, with total market volume falling back to 5 135 thousand tons.

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

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

Western Europe's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased in 2020, marking a recovery after a two-year decline. The region produced 4 497 thousand tons that year, representing a modest 2.6% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 383 thousand tons, with that year also seeing the largest decline of 7.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in Western Europe reached 1 070 million US dollars, showing a slight uptick of 1.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 051 million US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 1 190 million US dollars. The largest decline of 11.7% was in 2019, whereas 2018 saw the biggest increase of 8.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Western Europe's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Export volumes reached 1 673 thousand tons, up by 18.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 388 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Europe's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing were distributed across a broad range of buyers. Spain accounted for 6.7% of exports in kind, Ireland for 5.0%, and the United Kingdom for 4.2%. Together, these three countries contributed only 15.9% of total exports, with the remaining share spread among numerous other countries, each holding smaller but significant portions.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing shipments from Western Europe to abroad amounted to 397.9 million US dollars, indicating a 17.4% increase relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 22.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.1%. The largest decline during this period was recorded in 2019 at 2.8%.

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

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Spain represented 6.3% of exports in value, Ireland 4.6%, and the United Kingdom 4.2%. Combined, these three countries formed just 15.1% of total export flows, with the remaining 84.9% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Western Europe increased in 2020. The region imported approximately 1 387 thousand tons that year, representing a steep rise of 46.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 945 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Western Europe's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing came from a broad portfolio of suppliers. Poland accounted for 16.2% of imports in kind, Czechia for 5.9%, and Lithuania for 5.0%. Together, these three countries contributed only 27.2% of total imports, with many other countries holding smaller but non-negligible shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Europe's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing stood at 301.8 million US dollars, showing an uptick of 10.5% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner structure for imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Poland represented 11.1% of imports in value, Czechia 5.2%, and Lithuania 2.3%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 18.6% of total import flows, with the remaining 81.4% distributed among many other countries.

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

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