Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Finland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Finland demonstrated overall growth across the 2018-2024 period, with volume increasing from 21 870 tons to 35 681 tons. This represents a rise of approximately 63% over seven years, indicating a significant expansion in domestic consumption or utilization. The growth was not linear, however, as the market experienced notable fluctuations in intermediate years.

After a steady increase from 2018 to 2020, market volume contracted in 2021 to 22 475 tons. This was followed by a sharp rebound in 2022, when the market surged to 30 527 tons, largely due to a spike in imports which reached over 10 600 tons that year. The market continued to grow in 2023 and 2024, reaching new highs above 35 000 tons, supported by rising domestic production which exceeded 31 000 tons in 2024.

Throughout the period, domestic production showed variability, ranging from around 18 400 tons to 31 423 tons. Import volumes were particularly volatile, with peaks in 2019 and 2022 significantly contributing to total market supply. The overall trajectory points to a market that has expanded its total volume considerably by the end of the period.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 076 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.4% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 73.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

In 2020, Finland produced 20 482 tonnes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, marking an 11.3% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 28.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 7.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 24.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their maximum in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 114-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 108 tonnes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, indicating a steep rise of 6,605.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 97.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ireland, and the Netherlands played leading roles in Finland's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in kind. Russia accounted for 26.1% of exports, Ireland for 24.5%, and the Netherlands for 17.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated, with a 3-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2019. In 2020, the value of exported wheat bran, sharps, and residues from Finland totaled 102 thousand US dollars, which is 196.4% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 34 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 51.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador, the Netherlands, and Russia were the top buyers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from Finland in value terms. Ecuador accounted for 21.7% of exports, the Netherlands for 20.8%, and Russia for 15.9%. Their combined share reached 58.4% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes peaked in 2019 and reached their minimum in 2018, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland imported 4 270 tonnes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, reflecting a sharp decline of 28.0% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 026 tonnes, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 5 931 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 192.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Poland were the primary suppliers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Finland in kind. Sweden accounted for 29.7% of imports, Estonia for 29.5%, and Poland for 28.4%. Together, these three countries represented 87.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports varied by a 3.1-fold difference, from a high in 2019 to a low in 2017. In 2020, foreign supplies of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Finland stood at 737 thousand US dollars, which is 29.6% weaker compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 047 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 98.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Poland were the main markets for imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Finland in value terms. Sweden accounted for 35.9% of imports, Estonia for 30.4%, and Poland for 23.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 89.5% of total import flows.

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

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