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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal processing in Zimbabwe began the period with active export activity, as state-owned and private milling companies shipped significant volumes, primarily to South Africa. A sharp expansion followed in 2020, with market volume jumping to 243.5 thousand tonnes. This surge was driven by government policy changes that increased private sector funding and transparency in agriculture, stimulating the processing industry. Concurrently, state promotion of sorghum and millet cultivation as ecologically suitable crops helped diversify the raw material base for bran production.

Market volume stabilized near 244 thousand tonnes in 2021, supported by the continued government backing for private sector involvement in agriculture. However, a significant contraction occurred in 2022, with volume falling to 214 thousand tonnes. This decline was directly caused by a 43% reduction in the national corn crop due to environmental and agricultural challenges, which severely constrained the supply of bran and residues from maize milling.

By 2023, the market recovered strongly, reaching 247.2 thousand tonnes, indicating a rebound from the previous year's supply shock.

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

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 Zimbabwe, production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 203.3 thousand tons of these products, representing a 1.0% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The export market for these products showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their highest point in 2018 at 29,778 tons, then fell to their lowest in 2020 at 1,705 tons, representing a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing declined sharply by 91.2% compared to the previous year. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, when exports surged by 329.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the dominant buyer of Zimbabwe's bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, accounting for 99.3% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms also exhibited considerable volatility. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2,460 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 196 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.6-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe's export value for these products dropped by 89.6% compared to the previous year. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 371.8%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, South Africa served as the primary market for Zimbabwe's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, consistently representing 99.2% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,679 tons, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 41,863 tons, indicating a 16-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe's imports of these products surged dramatically by 1,462.4% compared to 2019. The largest year-over-year decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 59.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia and Malawi were the key markets for Zimbabwe's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in volume terms, together accounting for 93.9% of total imports, while other destinations had relatively minor shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 352 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 3,706 thousand US dollars, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.5 times. In 2020, Zimbabwe's import value for these products increased sharply by 953.3% compared to 2019. The largest year-over-year decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 59.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Malawi and Zambia were the core markets for Zimbabwe's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in value terms, jointly accounting for 91.6% of total import value, whereas other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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