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Maize bran, sharps and residues market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize bran, sharps and residues in El Salvador expanded from 41 476 tons in 2018 to 45 610 tons in 2023, reflecting steady growth with intermittent adjustments. A notable increase of 6.9% in 2019 pushed volume to 44 325 tons.

After reaching 45 389 tons in 2020, the market dipped slightly in 2021 to 44 800 tons, then recovered to a peak of 46 000 tons in 2022. The following year saw a minor contraction of 0.8%, settling at 45 610 tons.

Overall, the market added around 4 100 tons over the six-year span, with annual changes mostly contained within a few percentage points, indicating a stable demand base.

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 El Salvador
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador 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, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador 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 El Salvador

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2019, representing a {ampRatio}-fold difference between these years. In 2020, El Salvador produced 45 389 tonnes of maize bran, sharps and residues, which was 3.4% lower than the 2019 figure. Production peaked in 2019 at 46 979 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 12.2% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	12.2%	(3.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import levels fluctuated substantially, reaching their lowest point in 2018 and their highest in 2019, with a 6.7-fold difference between these years. In 2019, El Salvador exported 2 654 tonnes of maize bran, sharps and residues, marking a sharp increase of 574.9% from 2018. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 393 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 72.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.7%)	574.9%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala was the nearly exclusive buyer of maize bran, sharps and residues from El Salvador, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values showed significant variation, with the lowest point in 2018 and the highest in 2019, exhibiting a peak-to-trough amplitude of 7.1 times. In 2019, cross-border shipments of maize bran, sharps and residues from El Salvador amounted to 576.0 thousand US dollars, representing a steep rise of 606.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 81.5 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 73.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.1%)	606.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala effectively monopolised the export value of maize bran, sharps and residues from El Salvador, taking 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 El Salvador in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io