Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Israel showed moderate fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 168 thousand tons in 2018, market volume dipped slightly to 166.8 thousand tons in 2019 and remained stable around 166.7 thousand tons in 2020. A significant increase followed in 2021, pushing the market to 172.9 thousand tons, before a minor contraction to 170.8 thousand tons in 2022 and a recovery to 172.5 thousand tons in 2023.

This movement was primarily driven by changes in domestic production, which grew from 160.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 172 thousand tons in 2023, with notable rises in 2019 and 2021. Simultaneously, imports collapsed from 7.5 thousand tons in 2018 to just 0.5 thousand tons by 2023, indicating a substantial shift toward domestic supply.

Overall, the market experienced a net growth of approximately 4.5 thousand tons over the six-year period, as increased local output compensated for the sharp reduction in foreign shipments.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Israel

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 2020, Israel produced 165.6 thousand tons of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, maintaining the same level as the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 165.6 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.1%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Israel

Industry analysis shows that Israel did not export any wheat bran, sharps, or residues between 2017 and 2020.

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest level was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2018 at 7,451 tons. In 2019, imports saw their largest decline of 84.6%, followed by a further decrease of 10.3% in 2020 to 1,028 tons. The difference between the 2018 peak and 2017 low was 149-fold, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 14,835.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Russia, and Germany were the primary sources for Israel's wheat bran, sharps, and residues imports, accounting for 97.6% of total volume. Ukraine contributed 39.5% of imports, Russia 33.6%, and Germany 24.4%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while 2018 saw the peak at 1,188 thousand US dollars. In 2019, import values experienced their largest decline of 84.2%, followed by a further decrease of 8.0% in 2020 to 173 thousand US dollars. The fluctuation between the 2018 peak and 2017 low was 11.2-fold, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 1,020.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, Ukraine, Russia, and Germany were Israel's main suppliers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues by value, representing 95.8% of total imports. Ukraine accounted for 36.9% of import value, Russia for 31.3%, and Germany for 27.6%.

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

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