Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize bran, sharps, and residues in Australia expanded from 16,689 t in 2018 to 23,813 t in 2023, with a particularly sharp rise of 40% in 2022. This growth was supported by the inclusion of milled maize fractions in the National Residue Survey program starting in 2020, which established clearer compliance and safety standards for market access.

Regulatory surveillance continued through 2021 and 2023, reinforcing market stability. By 2025, focus on grain market access and chemical residues, alongside agricultural mechanization trends, further shaped the industry context by promoting processing efficiency and adherence to hygiene standards.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of maize bran, sharps and residues, 2018-2021

World map of production of maize bran, sharps and residues, 2018-2021

Australia's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 14 911 tonnes, marking a modest 1.5% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 9.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 14 264 tonnes, when output fell by 13.1%—the steepest drop in the period. In contrast, 2020 saw the largest increase, with production rising by 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volumes reached 320 tonnes, surging by 105.2% compared to the year before. From 2018 to 2021, exports soared by 829.1%, averaging an impressive annual growth rate of 110.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Papua New Guinea was the leading destination for Australia's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues by volume, accounting for 72.7% of total shipments. Other markets made up the remainder, forming a long tail of smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for maize bran, sharps, and residues from Australia experienced notable volatility during the observed period. Exports fluctuated significantly, with a low in 2018 and a peak in 2021, showing an 8.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, export value stood at 164 thousand US dollars, climbing by 123.4% year-over-year. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 29.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, when exports jumped by 435.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the primary markets for Australia's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues by value were Papua New Guinea (45.7% of total export value), French Polynesia (22.6%), and Israel (18.2%). Together, these three partners accounted for 86.4% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, import volumes totaled 1 748 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 37.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 451.9%, with an average annual rate of 76.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018–2021, the United States and China dominated Australia's import structure for maize bran, sharps, and residues by volume, while other countries collectively represented the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value amounted to 1 982 thousand US dollars, up by 18.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 1 164.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 133.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the United States consistently represented 81.9% of Australia's total import value for maize bran, sharps, and residues, highlighting a high reliance on this market. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021