Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for maize bran, sharps and residues in Belgium showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. It began at 199.5 thousand tons in 2018 and grew to 206.7 thousand tons the following year.

A pronounced contraction occurred in 2020, reducing the market to 186.4 thousand tons. Volume then stabilized through 2021 before rebounding strongly to 204.4 thousand tons in 2022.

This recovery proved temporary, as the market declined again to 189.3 thousand tons in 2023, closing the period below its starting point.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium ranked as the 22nd largest global producer of maize bran, sharps, and residues.

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

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

Following a two-year rise, maize bran, sharps, and residues production in Belgium experienced a decline. In 2020, production reached 199.3 K t, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 200.4 K t, with the largest annual increase of 6.2% also occurring that year.

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

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Belgium's export volume of maize bran, sharps, and residues rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 32 320 t, reflecting a moderate 9.8% increase compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports fell by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.0%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 29 433 t, and the steepest decline of 33.2% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and France were the primary destinations for Belgium's exports in kind, accounting for 99.2% of total flows. The Netherlands led with 36.0%, followed by Germany at 32.8%, and France at 30.4%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 009 K US dollars, up 3.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and France emerged as the main markets for Belgium's exports in value terms, collectively representing 96.0% of total flows. The Netherlands accounted for 40.7%, Germany for 35.0%, and France for 20.3%.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's import volume of maize bran, sharps, and residues declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 19 389 t, down sharply by 45.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 50.5%, with an annualized rate of -20.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 574 t, which also saw the largest increase of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and the Netherlands dominated as suppliers of maize bran, sharps, and residues to Belgium, together comprising 83.0% of total imports in kind, while other partners played a minor role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies to Belgium totaled 5 236 K US dollars, marking a sharp 41.5% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 117 K US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 99.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the key sources for Belgium's imports in value terms, together absorbing 99.1% of total flows. The Netherlands led with 37.3%, followed by France at 34.9%, and Germany at 26.9%.

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

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