Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Western Africa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for maize bran, sharps and residues in Western Africa was shaped by Ghana's agricultural policy expansion. The launch of the 'Planting for Food and Jobs' program supplied improved seeds and extension services, raising maize yields and supporting steady production of milling by-products. Continued program growth in 2019, with nearly one million farmers and increased input subsidies, maintained raw material flow. By 2020, targeting 1.4 million participants, these efforts contributed to a 4.6% rise in market volume to 784.7 thousand tons.

Market volume dropped 33.7% to 520.1 thousand tons in 2021 due to a surge in exports, which reached 276.2 thousand tons and reduced domestic availability. As exports normalized to 25.3 thousand tons in 2022, the market rebounded 48.6% to 773.1 thousand tons. Growth continued in 2023, with volume increasing 4.7% to 809.7 thousand tons, reflecting consistent production of maize processing residues.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Western Africa

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

In Western Africa, production of maize bran, sharps and residues reached 787.0 K t in 2020, marking a moderate increase of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 4.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 750.0 K t, with the largest decline of 1.0% occurring that same year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Africa's production value of maize bran, sharps and residues declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 142.9 M $ US, showing a significant contraction of 15.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 180.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 8.1% that year.

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

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of maize bran, sharps and residues from Western Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 887 t, representing a sharp year-over-year rise of 1 547.3%. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 7 469.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 323.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Philippines and India consistently held the top positions in the export structure by volume, together accounting for 60.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Western Africa's exports of maize bran, sharps and residues in value terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 706 K $ US, which is 1 231.9% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 6 131.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 296.5%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the Philippines, India, and Sweden formed the key group of export partners in value terms for maize bran, sharps and residues from Western Africa. The Philippines accounted for 56.3% of exports, India for 4.2%, and Sweden for 2.1%, together representing 62.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 255 t, with the largest decline of 95.2% recorded that year. In 2020, import volume stood at 1 601 t, indicating a steep increase of 232.8% compared to 2019. The maximum volume in 2017 was 21 times higher than the 2018 minimum.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Belgium remained the key sources for imports by volume. Ukraine accounted for 55.4% of imports, Bulgaria for 11.1%, and Belgium for 1.2%, together making up 67.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 68 K $ US, with the largest decline of 93.9% occurring that year. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase of 157.6%. By 2020, Western Africa imported approximately 404 K $ US of maize bran, sharps and residues, corresponding to an abrupt year-over-year gain of 131.5%. The peak value in 2017 was 16 times higher than the 2018 trough.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, three main markets—Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Belgium—together absorbed 73.5% of total import value for maize bran, sharps and residues into Western Africa.

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

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