Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian market for wheat bran, sharps and residues saw a gradual upward trend from 2018 to 2023, with total volume increasing by 87 thousand tonnes over the period. Production, which entirely supplied the domestic market, expanded steadily, driving the overall market size from 2 713 thousand tonnes to 2 800 thousand tonnes.

Annual growth was modest, consistently below 2%. The market reached its peak of 2 802 thousand tonnes in 2022, after which volume stabilized at approximately 2.8 million tonnes. This period was characterized by remarkable consistency in output from the wheat milling sector.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil ranked as the world's 7th largest producer of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2018-2021

World map of production of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2018-2021

Brazil's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 2 799 thousand tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 0.7%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 3.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 4.3-fold difference between the low of 2020 and the high of 2019. In 2021, Brazil's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues totaled 154.4 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 165.0% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 58.3 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 248.8 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 76.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Peru, Turkey, and Uruguay were consistently the main destinations for Brazil's exports in kind. Peru accounted for 35.0% of exports, Turkey for 22.3%, and Uruguay for 13.2%, together representing 70.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2019 and hit a trough in 2020, with a 4.9-fold gap between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from Brazil were valued at 33.8 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic rise of 66.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 20.3 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 99.0 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 79.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a gain of 158.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Peru, Guyana, and Turkey continued to be the top buyers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from Brazil in value terms. Peru accounted for 49.6% of exports, Guyana for 13.8%, and Turkey for 11.2%, jointly taking 74.7% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period, with an 8-fold variation between the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2021. In 2021, Brazil's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues reached 53.8 tonnes, reflecting an abrupt decrease of 83.5% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 430.9 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a gain of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay and Poland together dominated Brazil's imports in kind. Paraguay accounted for 46.8% of total flows, and Poland for 36.1%, forming 83.0% of total imports, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations marked market performance during the period, with imports varying by a 4.2 multiple from a high in 2018 to a low in 2021. In 2021, foreign supplies of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Brazil amounted to 99.3 thousand US dollars, which is 76.2% lower compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, with a rise of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and the United States continued to lead the list of markets for Brazil's imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.2% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021