Legume bran, sharps and residues market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for legume bran, sharps and residues in the CIS grew from 6 305 tons to 19 357 tons. This expansion was driven by the implementation of agricultural waste management regulations under Rosprirodnadzor Order No. 242, which spurred processing activity. Increased demand for bran in 2020 further lifted consumption, while export quotas for mineral fertilizers introduced in late 2021 boosted domestic demand for these residues as fertilizer feedstock. A significant rise in soybean harvests in 2022 expanded the raw material base, supporting continued market growth.

In 2023, the market volume contracted by 40% to 11 536 tons. This decline occurred despite factors such as expanded soybean planting areas and higher grain production, which increased the availability of raw materials. Production fell sharply during the year, leading to the reduced market size.

Production legume bran, sharps and residues in CIS

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Top producers of legume bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of legume bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

Production of legume bran, sharps, and residues in the CIS has been growing for three consecutive years. In 2020, the CIS produced 11 069 tons of these products, marking a moderate increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 75.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.6%.

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Exports legume bran, sharps and residues from CIS

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The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 32-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the CIS exported 568 tons of legume bran, sharps, and residues, which represents a decrease of 47.0% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 072 tons, with the largest increase occurring that year at 1 267.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Romania, and Poland were the key partners for exports in kind of legume bran, sharps, and residues from the CIS. Turkey accounted for 69.0% of exports, Romania for 3.5%, and Poland for 1.4%. Together, these three countries represented 73.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, with a 5.9-fold shift over this period. In 2020, deliveries of legume bran, sharps, and residues from the CIS amounted to 137.4 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest decline of 4.8% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 144.3 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 209.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Turkey, Poland, and Lithuania were the key partners for exports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 64.6% of exports, Poland for 12.4%, and Lithuania for 3.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 80.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports legume bran, sharps and residues to CIS

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports were at their lowest in 2018 and reached their highest in 2020, with a 5.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, the CIS imported approximately 320 tons of legume bran, sharps, and residues, which is an increase of 188.6% compared to 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 61 tons, with the largest decline that year at 20.5%.

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From 2017 to 2020, China, Belgium, and Germany were the key partners for imports in kind. China accounted for 44.1% of imports, Belgium for 1.8%, and Germany for 1.2%. Together, these three countries represented 47.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, with a 3.4-fold shift. In 2020, deliveries of legume bran, sharps, and residues to the CIS amounted to 184.0 thousand US dollars, which is 178.7% higher than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 54.8 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 31.9%.

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

In 2017–2020, China, Germany, and Belgium were the main markets for imports in value terms. China accounted for 64.8% of imports, Germany for 8.0%, and Belgium for 5.9%. Together, these three countries made up 78.7% of total import flows.

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

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