Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the commercial launch of biodegradable tableware made from wheat bran created a new demand channel for this milling by-product. Over the next two years, the domestic market volume contracted to 462.8 thousand tons in 2019, then stabilized at 469.9 thousand tons in 2020.

The market expanded sharply in 2021, reaching 589.7 thousand tons, a 25% increase from the previous year. This surge was underpinned by growing demand for bran in animal feed and healthy food products, alongside a record wheat harvest in the 2021/22 campaign that boosted bran availability. In 2022, market volume continued a modest rise to 598.8 thousand tons, supported by government stabilization measures such as the Argentine Wheat Stabilization Fund and the extension of reduced export duties, both aimed at supporting the domestic market.

Growth persisted in 2023, with the market reaching 614.8 thousand tons. This was driven by sustained demand from the food and feed industries, as well as the renewal of price stabilization policies. Despite ongoing adverse climatic conditions that constrained supply, the market demonstrated resilience due to institutional support and diversified demand sources.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina was one of the world's leading producers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from 2017 to 2020, ranking 26th globally by production volume.

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

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

Argentina's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 665.6 K t, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 30.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Argentina

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports bottomed out in 2018 at 62.7 K t, then peaked in 2019 at 201.2 K t, representing a 3.2-fold difference. In 2020, exports from Argentina amounted to 195.8 K t, marking a 2.7% decline from the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 13.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 220.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco were the top buyers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from Argentina, accounting for 93.6% of total exports in kind. Uruguay led with 43.7%, followed by Saudi Arabia at 35.7%, and Morocco at 14.2%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Argentina's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 24 868 K $ US, showing a modest increase of 2.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 254.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco remained the leading destinations for Argentina's exports in value terms, collectively representing 93.1% of total flows. Uruguay accounted for 40.4%, Saudi Arabia for 38.4%, and Morocco for 14.3%.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Argentina

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 30-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Argentina's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues were recorded at 0.0 K t, which is 64.1% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 96.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 665.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Germany were the main sources for Argentina's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 90.8% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 15 K $ US and their highest in 2017, reflecting an 11.9-fold gap. In 2020, Argentina's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues amounted to 84 K $ US, up by 141.0% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 91.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the primary market for Argentina's imports in value terms, holding a 71.3% share of total flows, while the rest was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

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