Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for maize bran, sharps and residues in Australia and New Zealand grew steadily from 13 765 tonnes to 16 802 tonnes. This period was characterized by consistent, moderate annual growth.

A decisive shift occurred in 2022, when the market volume surged by 42% to reach 23 875 tonnes. This expansion marked the most significant annual gain within the entire observed period.

The market then stabilized in 2023 at 24 153 tonnes, consolidating the substantial gains made the previous year and establishing a new, higher baseline for consumption.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Australia and New Zealand

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

Following a two-year decline, production of maize bran, sharps, and residues in Australia and New Zealand saw an increase. In 2021, output reached 16 798 tonnes, marking a 1.0% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 7.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 16 629 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with an 8.6% decrease.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of maize bran, sharps, and residues production in Australia and New Zealand stood at 5 637 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 28.6% jump from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 29.2%, averaging an 8.9% annual increase. The most notable decline was observed in 2020, when output fell by 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year downturn, exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues from Australia and New Zealand began to recover. In 2021, shipments abroad totaled 1 810 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports plummeted by 64.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 29.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 804 tonnes, with the steepest drop occurring in 2019 at 49.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Papua New Guinea and French Polynesia were the top buyers of maize bran, sharps, and residues from Australia and New Zealand, jointly accounting for 17.1% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year contraction, the value of maize bran, sharps, and residues exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, export earnings reached 607 thousand US dollars, up 27.8% from the prior year. Over the 2018–2021 period, export value declined by 50.8%, averaging a 21.0% annual decrease. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 475 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 43.9%.

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

The export structure in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was highly diversified. Papua New Guinea accounted for 5.5% of total export value, French Polynesia for 2.7%, and Israel for 2.2%, together making up just 10.3% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant position.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Australia and New Zealand

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Import volumes of maize bran, sharps, and residues into Australia and New Zealand showed notable fluctuations during the period. In 2021, imports totaled 1 814 tonnes, representing a solid 16.8% increase compared to 2020. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 217 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 30.0% drop. The most significant increase was seen in 2019, when imports surged by 220.4%. The span from 2018 to 2019 exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.2 times.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States, China, and Malaysia dominated imports in volume terms, together accounting for 97.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues into Australia and New Zealand increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value reached 2 070 thousand US dollars, up 13.4% from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports surged by 459%, with a compound annual growth rate of 77.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and China played leading roles in import value, together accounting for 87.1% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other markets.

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

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