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Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Central America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize bran, sharps and residues in Central America expanded from 1 700 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 934 thousand tons by 2020. This growth coincided with agricultural factors in Costa Rica, where specific impacts on the corn market and the significant planted area of maize among basic crops supported higher production, increasing the supply of milling residues.

Market volume stabilized near 1 942 thousand tons in 2021. During this period, initiatives to conserve Latin American maize diversity for nutritional security and programs to enhance soil quality in Costa Rican livestock systems helped maintain agricultural output. The market then declined to 1 874 thousand tons in 2022 before recovering to 1 958 thousand tons in 2023.

By 2024, Costa Rica's introduction of integrated waste management rules under Law 8839 and the adoption of ISO environmental standards, along with the influence of international pacts like the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, began framing stricter sustainability practices for handling agricultural by-products such as maize residues.

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 Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Central America's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 954 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.8% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	11.2%	2.8%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Central America's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 477.5 million US dollars, showing a slight gain of 1.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 29.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	12.3%	1.5%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Central America

Exports in kind, t

Exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues from Central America have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 22 152 tonnes, representing a rise of 29.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 319.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 61.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	163.9%	22.6%	29.8%	61.3%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues from Central America have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 413 thousand US dollars, which is 28.3% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 360.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 66.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	189.9%	23.8%	28.3%	66.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the largest share in export value terms, accounting for 2.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Central America

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of maize bran, sharps, and residues to Central America totaled 1 924 tonnes, down by 59.2% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.7%)	5.6%	(59.2%)	(34.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the main source for maize bran, sharps, and residues imported into Central America, absorbing 65.0% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 3.2-fold variation. In 2020, Central America's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues reached 448 thousand US dollars, which is 59.6% lower than in 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.1%)	0.9%	(59.6%)	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for the main share of import value for maize bran, sharps, and residues to Central America, representing 76.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io