Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize bran, sharps and residues in Italy began the period with a volume of 373.7 thousand tons in 2018, supported by growing interest in circular economy approaches that opened new applications for grain by-products in feed, biogas, and paper. However, market volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 324.1 thousand tons by 2020.

A rebound occurred in 2021, with consumption climbing to 395.6 thousand tons. While specific drivers for this increase are not highlighted in available sources, the market was subsequently influenced by the feed sector's demand for high-quality ingredients like wheat bran, recognized as a key mineral source for livestock. Despite this demand, total market volume edged lower to 381 thousand tons in 2022.

A sharp downturn followed from 2023. That year, stabilized durum wheat prices and a documented reduction in feed and residue usage, influenced by lower production and higher costs, led consumption to drop to 295.9 thousand tons. The decline accelerated in 2024, with market volume plunging to 180 thousand tons. This was accompanied by a reported fall in bran imports and increased production costs from European measures like the carbon border adjustment mechanism, even as Italian technology developed new sustainable packaging uses for bran.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production volumes varied significantly, with a 21-fold difference between the low point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Italy's output of maize bran, sharps and residues was valued at 104.8 million US dollars, representing a moderate increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 123.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 21.7%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 2,005.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Italy was among the world's leading producers of maize bran, sharps and residues from 2017 to 2020, ranking 15th globally by production volume.

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

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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Production volumes varied significantly, with an 11.5-fold difference between the low point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Italy produced 323.0 thousand tonnes of maize bran, sharps and residues, representing a slight decrease of 2.7% year-on-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 369.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 10.1%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 1,047.0%.

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

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Italy

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes showed considerable fluctuation, with a 6.8-fold difference between the low point in 2019 and the peak in 2017. In 2020, Italy exported 1,086 tonnes of maize bran, sharps and residues, reflecting a dramatic increase of 227.6% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 332 tonnes, which also represented the largest decline of 62.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (33.4% of exports in kind), Greece (31.3% of exports in kind), and Spain (10.7% of exports in kind) formed the main cluster of markets for Italy's exports in kind, together accounting for 75.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values showed significant variation, with a 3.7-fold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2017. In 2020, Italy's maize bran, sharps and residues exports totalled 537 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial increase of 137.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 226 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 55.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (29.9% of exports in value terms), Greece (24.2% of exports in value terms), and Germany (11.2% of exports in value terms) made the biggest contribution to Italy's exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 65.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's maize bran, sharps and residues imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2,206 tonnes, representing a dramatic decline of 35.3% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 76.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 38.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (52.8% of imports in kind), Austria (11.3% of imports in kind), and Egypt (9.6% of imports in kind) stood out as the main markets for Italy's imports in kind, together representing 73.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's volume of maize bran, sharps and residues imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 566 thousand US dollars, representing a steep fall of 41.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 72%, equating to an annualized rate of 34.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary (36.0% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (15.3% of imports in value terms), and France (9.0% of imports in value terms) played the leading roles in Italy's imports in value terms of maize bran, sharps and residues, jointly accounting for 60.3% of total flows.

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

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