Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Lebanon

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the wheat bran market in Lebanon showed an overall growth trajectory, with volume rising from 90.7 thousand tons to 105.4 thousand tons. This period was characterized by considerable volatility, including a notable contraction midway through.

Following a slight increase in 2019, market volume dropped to 86.5 thousand tons in 2020. A strong recovery ensued in 2021, pushing volume above 102 thousand tons. Growth then moderated, with the market stabilizing in 2022 before a modest rise in 2023.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Lebanon

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

After declining for two consecutive years, wheat bran, sharps, and residues production in Lebanon increased in 2020. That year, Lebanon produced 99.5 thousand tons, which remained virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 99.1 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 3.1% drop.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Wheat bran, sharps, and residues production in Lebanon declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The output was valued at 12 835 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.1% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.7%, with an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 487 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 16.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 16.2% rise.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Lebanon

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports fluctuated significantly, with a 7.1-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Lebanon's wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports amounted to 12 967 tons, reflecting a sharp increase of 199.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 61.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 512.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt and Qatar were the dominant destinations for Lebanon's wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports in kind, jointly accounting for 85.4% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated 7.3 times between the high in 2018 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Lebanon exported 1 674 thousand US dollars of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, showing a dramatic increase of 195.3% over the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 692 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 66.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 633.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—Egypt and Qatar—together accounted for 84.9% of total exports in value terms. The remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Lebanon

Imports in kind, t

Wheat bran, sharps, and residues deliveries to Lebanon declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 0.1 tons, corresponding to an intense decrease of 86.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 99.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 83.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France and Turkey were the core markets for Lebanon's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 94.9% of total flows. Other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports changed by 35 times from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020. In 2020, the volume of wheat bran, sharps, and residues imports to Lebanon came to 0.1 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 96.0% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 2.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Turkey together captured 84.7% of total imports in value terms. The rest of the flows were spread thinly across other markets.

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

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