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Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European wheat bran market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 15.2 million tons. It declined to 14.4 million tons in 2019, stabilized around 14.3 million tons in 2020, then recovered to 15.3 million tons in 2021. After stabilizing near 15.1 million tons in 2022, volume fell to 14.0 million tons in 2023.

In value terms, the market was valued at $5.7 billion in 2018 before dipping to $5.2 billion in 2019. A sustained increase followed, with the market reaching $9.0 billion in 2022, driven by rising prices, before a sharp drop to $6.8 billion in 2023.

The market structure has been characterized by significant involvement from major exporting countries such as Russia, Germany, and Ukraine, indicating strong state and large corporate influence. Recent development includes the 2024 launch of GoodMills Group's 'Snow Prebiotic Fibres,' a fermented wheat bran product targeting gut health, which represents ongoing innovation and diversification within the sector.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues rebounded after two years of decline. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 15 969 thousand tonnes. The following year, 2020, saw production rise to 16 215 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.5% increase from 2019. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(1.5%)	1.5%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's production value of wheat bran, sharps, and residues declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 2 873 million US dollars, down 0.9% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 931 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.3%. In 2019, production value decreased by 1.1%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 16.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	(1.1%)	(0.9%)	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in kind recovered after a two-year decline. In 2019, exports hit their lowest level at 3 030 thousand tonnes, following a 10.9% drop in 2018. In 2020, exports surged to 3 591 thousand tonnes, a substantial 18.5% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	(0.8%)	18.5%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in kind were distributed across numerous markets. The top three destinations—Turkey, Tunisia, and Qatar—accounted for 41.6% of total exports. Turkey alone represented 39.2%, while Tunisia contributed 1.6% and Qatar 0.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms rose in 2020. Exports totaled 636.3 million US dollars, up 15.7% from the previous year. In 2019, exports experienced a slight decline of 0.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 24.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.3%	(0.4%)	15.7%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Turkey, Tunisia, and Qatar—collectively absorbed 39.3% of Europe's total export value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in kind rebounded after two years of decline. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 1 464 thousand tonnes, with a sharp drop of 28.7% that year. In 2020, imports rose to 1 666 thousand tonnes, a robust 13.8% increase from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	(28.7%)	13.8%	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Kazakhstan, and Angola were the key partners for Europe's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in kind. Together, they accounted for 4.1% of total imports, with Côte d'Ivoire at 2.3%, Kazakhstan at 1.1%, and Angola at 0.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 348.4 million US dollars, up 1.7% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 362.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.0%. In 2019, imports declined by 5.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 14.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	(5.5%)	1.7%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Angola, and Kazakhstan formed the key group of partners for Europe's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms. Together, they represented 4.1% of total imports, with Côte d'Ivoire at 2.7%, Angola at 0.9%, and Kazakhstan at 0.6%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io