Maize bran, sharps and residues market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for maize bran, sharps and residues experienced considerable volatility from 2018 to 2020. Initially, the market volume reached 25 853 t in 2018, bolstered by the entry of new players which heightened imports from key exporters like the United States and Germany, coupled with rising demand for maize-based ingredients in animal feed and industrial sectors. A contraction to 18 394 t followed in 2019, but the market rebounded to 25 116 t in 2020 as global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic led to adaptations in domestic production and distribution networks.

Post-pandemic, the market volume fell again to 18 186 t in 2021. A recovery ensued in 2022, with volume climbing to 24 821 t. This growth was supported by significant investments in modernizing production facilities to comply with stricter environmental and health standards, alongside increasing consumer preference for organic and locally-sourced products, which amplified domestic consumption.

Market expansion continued into 2023, with volume rising to 26 377 t. This increase was primarily fueled by a substantial surge in imports, which offset a moderate decline in domestic production that year.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in France

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

France's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, production reached 76.4 K t, marking a moderate rise of 6.5% compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 71.7 K t, which saw the largest decline of 11.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 14.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

France's production value of maize bran, sharps, and residues increased after a two-year loss. In 2020, the output was valued at 12 851 K $ US, representing a 9.0% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 792 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 19.4%. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 22.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in France in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from France

Exports in kind, K t

Maize bran, sharps, and residues exports from France declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 59.6 K t, which is 4.5% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 46.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands led the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 40.8%, 26.1%, and 21.1% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 88.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Maize bran, sharps, and residues deliveries from France declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France exported 10 025 K $ US, which is 2.3% smaller than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 51.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands—together accounted for 86.3% of total exports in value terms of maize bran, sharps, and residues from France.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to France

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year advance, foreign supplies of maize bran, sharps, and residues to France declined. In 2020, imports stood at 8.3 K t, showing a reduction of 8.3% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9.1 K t, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 29.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 40.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Spain formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of maize bran, sharps, and residues to France, accounting for 38.2%, 29.6%, and 9.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 77.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

France's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France imported 2 189 K $ US, indicating a measured rise of 9.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 55.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Spain were the main suppliers of maize bran, sharps, and residues to France in value terms, accounting for 31.9%, 29.0%, and 12.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they comprised 73.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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