Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Eastern Asia grew from 22.9 million tons in 2018 to 24.5 million tons in 2023, following a period of stabilization in 2019. This expansion was primarily driven by consistent state policies aimed at ensuring food security, including price support mechanisms and the enforcement of the Food Security Guarantee Law. Concurrently, continuous optimization of wheat processing technologies and investments by milling enterprises improved efficiency and supported greater output of by-products.

Rising consumer health consciousness significantly shaped demand, increasing the market for high-quality and clean-label wheat products throughout the period. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further underscored the importance of stable food supplies, leading to policy measures that secured logistics and reinforced domestic production chains, contributing to market growth. The introduction and promotion of specialized wheat varieties also catered to this diversified and quality-oriented consumption.

Regulatory evolution provided a structured framework for growth. The implementation of electronic certifications for agricultural inputs streamlined administrative processes for industry players. Furthermore, the revision of national standards, including the food additive standard GB 2760, directly influenced processing norms for wheat-based goods, while the updated wheat variety approval standards encouraged product renewal and specialization within the market.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Eastern 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 2018, Eastern Asia's production of wheat bran, sharps and residues reached its peak at 22 529 thousand tonnes. The following year, in 2019, output fell to its lowest point of 22 257 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.2% decline. By 2020, production remained essentially unchanged at 22 259 thousand tonnes, showing minimal year-over-year variation. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 1.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Eastern Asia's production of wheat bran, sharps and residues in value terms has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 4 536 million US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 28.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.6%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of wheat bran, sharps and residues from Eastern Asia have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 20.0 thousand tonnes, representing an 8.4% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 69.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -32.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam was the primary and most consistent destination for exports in kind, accounting for 2.7% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Eastern Asia's exports of wheat bran, sharps and residues in value terms have decreased for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports were valued at 4.1 million US dollars, reflecting an 8.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 60.8%, with a CAGR of -26.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden (4.6% of export value), Vietnam (2.4%), and the United States (1.0%) consistently held leading positions in the export structure by value. Together, these three countries accounted for 8.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Eastern Asia's imports of wheat bran, sharps and residues in volume terms surged in 2020, reaching 560.3 thousand tonnes—a 55.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 104.7%, with a CAGR of 27.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 7.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest markets for imports in kind were Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka. Together, they accounted for 73.6% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Eastern Asia imported approximately 113.7 million US dollars worth of wheat bran, sharps and residues, a 64.3% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 111.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 28.4%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, with a 10.2% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (44.6% of import value), Sri Lanka (17.0%), and Kazakhstan (14.5%) continued to be the top suppliers of wheat bran, sharps and residues to Eastern Asia. Collectively, these three countries represented 76.1% of total import value.

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

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