Maize bran, sharps and residues market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize bran, sharps and residues in the MENA region expanded significantly from 2018 to 2021. Volume grew from 1 087 thousand tons to 1 423 thousand tons, an increase of 31% over three years, with the most pronounced growth of 12.7% occurring in 2021.

This upward trajectory reversed in the following two years. Market volume declined to 1 397 thousand tons in 2022 and then fell more substantially to 1 239 thousand tons in 2023, placing the market 13% below its 2021 peak. Despite this contraction, the 2023 volume remained 14% higher than the 2018 level.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in MENA

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

MENA's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 909.9 K t, marking a 5.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 12.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 779.8 K t, which saw the largest decline of 3.7%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase at 11.1%.

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

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable pattern over these years. Exports peaked in 2019 at 7.1 K t and dropped to a low of 0.1 K t in 2020, resulting in a 102-fold fluctuation. In 2020, MENA's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues fell sharply by 99.0% year-on-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, reaching 124.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea, Greece, and Palestine were the top destinations for exports in kind. South Korea accounted for 43.0% of exports, Greece for 19.1%, and Palestine for 2.2%. Together, these three countries made up 64.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market was volatile during this period. Export values fluctuated 7-fold, with a high of 1 220 K $ US in 2018 and a low of 173 K $ US in 2020. In 2020, MENA's export value of maize bran, sharps, and residues totaled 173 K $ US, representing a steep decline of 85.1% from the previous year. The largest increase was in 2018 at 41.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. South Korea contributed 30.6% of export value, Greece 16.0%, and India 2.1%. These three countries combined for 48.7% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 51.3%.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

MENA's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 352.9 K t, showing a small rise of 1.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.7%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest import level was in 2018 at 310.3 K t, which saw the largest drop of 14.5%. The biggest increase was in 2019 at 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Switzerland, and Argentina were consistently the main sources for imports in kind. The United States accounted for 60.7% of imports, Switzerland for 9.2%, and Argentina for 4.4%. Together, these three countries represented 74.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of maize bran, sharps, and residues to MENA have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value was recorded at 82 187 K $ US, reflecting a modest increase of 6.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 73 904 K $ US, which saw a decline of 3.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Switzerland, and Argentina formed the main cluster for imports in value terms. The United States contributed 67.5% of import value, Switzerland 9.7%, and Argentina 4.0%. Together, these three markets accounted for 81.2% of total flows.

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

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