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Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of maize bran, sharps and residues in Argentina showed moderate fluctuations from 2018 to 2020. The market was initially supported by the consistent use of these by-products in animal feed and within the circular economy framework, where agricultural residues were valorized for energy generation. After reaching 178.8 thousand tons in 2019, output dipped to 173.3 thousand tons in 2020.

The market recovered in 2021 and 2022, with production climbing to 181.5 thousand tons. This growth was driven by rising demand for maize bran in animal nutrition, fueled by trends toward natural and healthy ingredients, and the emergence of a novel segment: biodegradable cutlery and edible tableware made from maize bran, which added a new outlet for the material.

In 2023, production fell sharply to 158.0 thousand tons. This decline coincided with the Argentine government signing a protocol to export maize to China, which boosted grain exports and likely reduced domestic processing, thereby affecting the availability of milling residues. Regulatory developments in 2024 included Decree 1/2025 on valorized non-hazardous wastes, which formalizes rules for using agricultural by-products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 26th globally in terms of production volume for maize bran, sharps, and residues.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, Argentina's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues declined. In 2020, the country produced 173.3 K t, which was 3.1% lower than the 178.8 K t recorded in 2019. The peak production occurred in 2019, showing a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	2.2%	(3.1%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the sole exporter in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States was the primary partner for exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues into Argentina fell for the third year in a row. In 2019, imports were higher, but by 2020 they dropped to 5 t, a sharp 50.0% decrease from the previous year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports plummeted by 99.8%, averaging an annual decline of 86.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.8%)	(98.2%)	(50.0%)	(86.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil was the main source of imports in kind for Argentina, supplying 98.6% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of maize bran, sharps, and residues to Argentina continued to decline for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 K $ US, marking a significant 49.9% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 99.9%, with an average annual rate of decrease of 90.8%.

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