Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat bran and residues in Kazakhstan declined from 506 thousand tons in 2018 to 439 thousand tons in 2020. This contraction was primarily driven by a state-led crop diversification policy under the 2017-2021 Agricultural Development Program, which reduced wheat sown areas and consequently lowered bran production. The trend continued into 2019 with further diversification efforts. Additionally, from 2020, the rollout of separate waste collection and sorting infrastructure began to shape the processing environment for grain by-products.

In 2021, severe drought cut the wheat harvest by one-third, squeezing raw material supply and reducing bran production to 601 thousand tons. However, the domestic market volume expanded to 505 thousand tons as exports plummeted. The following year, a 30% rebound in the wheat crop boosted production, but the removal of export restrictions on wheat and flour unlocked overseas sales, causing exports to surge and pulling the market volume down sharply to 292 thousand tons.

The market recovered to 335 thousand tons in 2023, supported by a dramatic rise in imports to 164 thousand tons. This occurred alongside continued growth in processing for feed flour exports to China and the introduction of wheat export quotas. Tightened controls on grain and feed imports from Russia also redirected trade flows, influencing the supply of wheat residues.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan ranked 24th globally in the production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues.

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

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

Kazakhstan's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 651.2 thousand tons, marking a 4.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 846.3 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 19.6% decline, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 6.4%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from Kazakhstan decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 225.1 thousand tons, showing a modest 6.4% decline compared to 2019. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 341.7 thousand tons. The sharpest fall was in 2019, with a 29.6% drop, while the largest rise was in 2018 at 48.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan and China together accounted for 86.1% of Kazakhstan's total exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in volume terms, with the remainder distributed among various smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms amounted to 30 203 thousand US dollars, representing a 26.4% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 92.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.4%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 3.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 58.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, China and Uzbekistan were the two leading markets, jointly making up 86.0% of Kazakhstan's total export value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues, with the rest spread across a diverse range of other countries.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues into Kazakhstan showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 1 928-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 13.4 thousand tons, reflecting a sharp 26.6% year-on-year decline. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 18.2 thousand tons. The largest increase was in 2018, surging by 17 553.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia dominated Kazakhstan's import structure in volume terms, holding a 99.6% share of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values for wheat bran, sharps, and residues in Kazakhstan displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. The low was in 2017, and the high in 2019, with a 30-fold variation between these years. In 2020, import value reached 771 thousand US dollars, indicating a 5.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 816 thousand US dollars. The most substantial increase was in 2019, rising by 607.9%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Kazakhstan's import structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Russia alone accounting for 95.5% of total imports.

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

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