Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Nepal, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Nepal expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total volume rising from 52 217 tons to 60 564 tons. This growth was particularly pronounced in the early part of the period, as the market added over 6 000 tons from 2018 to 2020.

After 2020, the market entered a phase of stabilization, with volume hovering between 58 000 and 61 000 tons. A temporary slight contraction in 2021 was followed by a new peak of 60 711 tons in 2022, before the market settled at 60 564 tons in 2023.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Nepal

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

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

Nepal's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 58 749 tonnes, marking a 7.1% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.7%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Nepal

Exports in kind, t

Nepal's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 285 tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year drop of 43.3%. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 84.8%, averaging an annual decrease of 46.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for wheat bran, sharps, and residues were primarily India and Bangladesh. Together, these two countries accounted for 100.0% of Nepal's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Nepal's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in value terms have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value was 62.1 thousand US dollars, down 41.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value declined by 77.5%, with an average annual reduction of 39.1%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Nepal's export value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues was highly concentrated, with India and Bangladesh jointly making up 100.0% of the total.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Nepal

Imports in kind, t

The import data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 0.0 tonnes, while 2018 saw the peak at 182 tonnes, resulting in a dramatic 18 175-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports rebounded to approximately 20 tonnes, a staggering 199 900.0% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 100.0% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Nepal's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues were sourced almost entirely from India, which supplied 100.0% of the total volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import value data indicates significant volatility, with irregular changes over the years. In 2019, the value reached its minimum at 0.1 thousand US dollars, while 2018 recorded the maximum at 30.2 thousand US dollars, creating a 488-fold variation. In 2020, import value rose to 4.8 thousand US dollars, a massive 7 601.6% increase year-over-year. The steepest decline was in 2019, with a 99.8% fall.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India dominated Nepal's import value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues, consistently accounting for 100.0% of the total.

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

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