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Maize bran, sharps and residues market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for maize bran, sharps and residues in MERCOSUR remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 757.5 and 815.8 thousand tons. Production was the dominant component, peaking at 880.3 thousand tons in 2020, while imports gradually increased and exports showed variability.

A sharp turn occurred in 2022, when the market volume dropped to 452.6 thousand tons, followed by a further plunge to 143.9 thousand tons in 2023. This dramatic contraction was primarily driven by an explosive rise in exports, which surged from 80.3 thousand tons in 2021 to 397.6 thousand tons in 2022 and then to 681.2 thousand tons in 2023. Over the same period, production declined steadily.

By 2023, the market had shrunk to a fraction of its earlier size, reflecting a major shift toward external demand. Production fell to 747.9 thousand tons, while imports remained moderate at 77.2 thousand tons, unable to offset the outflow from heightened export activity.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 MERCOSUR

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

MERCOSUR's production of maize bran, sharps and residues has grown for the third year in a row. In 2019, output stood at 880.3 thousand tonnes, and in 2020 it remained nearly unchanged at a similar level. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	2.9%	0.4%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of maize bran, sharps and residues production in MERCOSUR has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 176.6 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 0.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.2%, with an annualized rate of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	6.2%	0.8%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of maize bran, sharps and residues from MERCOSUR have expanded for the third straight year. In 2019, exports were recorded, and in 2020 they reached 169.5 thousand tonnes, representing a significant jump of 51.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 317.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 61.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	105.2%	34.5%	51.3%	61.0%

Source: SHEV.io

The export market for maize bran, sharps and residues from MERCOSUR was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. Vietnam accounted for 16.8% of exports in kind, Turkey for 16.6%, and the United Kingdom for 5.4%, together making up just 38.8% of total flows. The remaining 61.2% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

MERCOSUR's export value of maize bran, sharps and residues has increased for the third year running. In 2020, exports amounted to 34 003 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 51.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 316.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 60.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	97.6%	38.9%	51.9%	60.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of maize bran, sharps and residues exports from MERCOSUR was spread widely across partner countries. Turkey held a 17.9% share, Vietnam 14.8%, and the United Kingdom 5.9%, collectively representing only 38.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of maize bran, sharps and residues into MERCOSUR have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2019, imports were at a certain level, and in 2020 they totalled 54.7 thousand tonnes, indicating an uptick of 8.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 179.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 40.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	106.4%	25.5%	8.0%	40.9%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import value of maize bran, sharps and residues into MERCOSUR has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 13 135 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 8.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 174.4%, averaging an annual rate of 40.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	104.9%	23.1%	8.8%	40.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the leading source for imports of maize bran, sharps and residues into MERCOSUR in value terms, with a share of 1.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io