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Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Chile

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Chilean market for wheat bran and residues expanded from 2018 to 2019, supported by the national circular economy strategy. The Production Development Corporation (CORFO) and the Ministry of the Environment's Circular Economy Office, established in 2018, promoted the valorization of agro-industrial waste, including wheat residues, to create new by-products. This policy drive encouraged higher processing of wheat by-products, contributing to a production increase from 319 thousand tonnes to 347.5 thousand tonnes and market volume growth from 322.6 thousand tonnes to 349.8 thousand tonnes.

After a slight dip in 2020, market volume recovered to 358.5 thousand tonnes in 2021. That year, wheat maintained its largest planted area in Chile at 226 thousand hectares, ensuring ample raw material for residue generation. Additionally, CONAF's restrictions on burning agricultural waste, a common practice for weed control and fertilization, redirected wheat residues toward processing facilities, supporting production levels. A surge in imports to 17.1 thousand tonnes also bolstered total supply.

The market contracted sharply in 2022 to 320.1 thousand tonnes, influenced by the Russia-Ukraine conflict which disrupted global wheat trade and introduced uncertainty into local supply chains. While Chilean mills held reserves, the international turmoil affected planning and likely constrained feedstock availability. Production fell to 313.1 thousand tonnes. In 2023, the market stabilized around 313.6 thousand tonnes, with a minor production decrease to 311.8 thousand tonnes.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 wheat bran, sharps and residues in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Chile produced 341.4 thousand tons of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 7%, averaging an annual increase of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 347.5 thousand tons, which represented an 8.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	(1.8%)	0.1%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Chile

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Peru was the sole destination for Chile's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Peru dominated Chile's export market for wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms, capturing 100.0% of total export revenue.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Chile

Imports in kind, t

Imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues into Chile showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019, with 2 352 tons, representing a 37.8% decline. Imports then peaked in 2021 at 17 095 tons, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 562.5%. Overall, imports in 2021 were 7.3 times higher than in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.8%)	9.7%	562.5%	65.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues into Chile were almost entirely sourced from Argentina, which held a 99.9% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values for wheat bran, sharps, and residues into Chile experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 531 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 49.1%. By 2021, imports surged to 3 944 thousand US dollars, a 607.2% increase from the previous year. This resulted in a 7.4-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.1%)	5.0%	607.2%	55.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, nearly all imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues into Chile in value terms were linked to Argentina, which accounted for 99.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io