Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the wheat bran market in Central Asia showed a pattern of fluctuations, with the total market volume moving between 2.1 million and 2.3 million tons. After an initial drop from 2.26 million tons in 2018 to 2.17 million tons in 2019, the market stabilized and grew slightly over the next two years, reaching 2.21 million tons in 2021.

A more pronounced contraction occurred in 2022, pulling the market volume down to 2.12 million tons. This was followed by a strong recovery in 2023, when the market expanded by 4% to reach 2.21 million tons, its highest level since 2018. This rebound was supported by a significant increase in domestic production, which rose to 2.43 million tons, alongside a substantial rise in both imports and exports.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

In Central Asia, production of wheat bran, sharps and residues reached 2,333 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 4.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2,339 thousand tonnes. In 2019, production saw its largest decline of 3.9%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 4.7% rise.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of wheat bran, sharps and residues production in Central Asia stood at 370.3 million US dollars in 2020, up by 12.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 47.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019 at 2.6%, while the most significant increase happened in 2018 with a 34.7% jump.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Central Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Central Asia exported 192.2 thousand tonnes of wheat bran, sharps and residues, representing a 17.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 35.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 21.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Russia, and Iran were the main buyers of wheat bran, sharps and residues from Central Asia. China accounted for 32.7% of exports in volume, Russia for 6.8%, and Iran for 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented 42.4% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Central Asia's exports of wheat bran, sharps and residues were valued at 30,510 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 27.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value surged by 91.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.2%. The largest decrease was in 2019 at 3.5%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 with a 56.0% gain.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China, Russia, and Iran played leading roles in the value of exports from Central Asia. China accounted for 50.8% of exports in value terms, Russia for 5.9%, and Iran for 4.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Central Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during these years. In 2020, Central Asia imported 39.9 thousand tonnes of wheat bran, sharps and residues, a sharp decline of 51.8% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2018 at 89.4 thousand tonnes, resulting in a 2.2-fold difference between these two years. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 101.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the leading supplier of wheat bran, sharps and residues to Central Asia, accounting for 6.6% of total imports in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, Central Asia's imports of wheat bran, sharps and residues amounted to 5,563 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp contraction of 52.7% compared to 2019. The lowest import value was in 2020, while the peak was in 2018 at 15,828 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.8-fold change. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 119.5% surge.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the import structure in value terms was largely shaped by Russia and Poland, which together accounted for 7.3% of total flows.

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

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