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Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in South America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South America" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Earlier Report Observations

The South American market for wheat bran, sharps and residues experienced steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume increasing from 4.7 million tons to over 5.0 million tons. This expansion was temporarily interrupted in 2020 by a minor contraction, but a strong recovery followed in 2021, pushing the market to new highs.

Regional production mirrored this upward trajectory, rising consistently after 2020 to support the larger market volume. Argentina's role as the main exporter of these products within South America became particularly pronounced in 2022, highlighting its significant influence on the regional supply chain and trade flows.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in South America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

South America's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 4,798 thousand tons. The following year, in 2020, output remained stable at 4,786 thousand tons, showing no change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	3.2%	(0.2%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from South America

Exports in kind, K t

Wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports from South America have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 267.4 thousand tons, marking a substantial increase of 45.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 125.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 31.1% over this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	41.5%	45.6%	31.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Oman were the key markets for South America's wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports in volume terms. Saudi Arabia accounted for 22.4% of exports, Morocco for 8.9%, and Oman for 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented 34.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for wheat bran, sharps, and residues from South America experienced volatility during the observed period. In 2017, export values hit their lowest point, while they peaked in 2019, showing a 2.3-fold increase between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 41,393 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 4.5% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 43,325 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 86.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.5%	86.3%	(4.5%)	30.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Oman remained the principal buyers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from South America in value terms. Saudi Arabia contributed 19.6% of export value, Morocco 7.3%, and Oman 2.6%. Collectively, these markets accounted for 29.5% of total export value during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to South America

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, South America imported 162.4 thousand tons of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, a modest increase of 3.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(2.4%)	3.5%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to South America reached 30,517 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a moderate rise of 7.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import values increased by 29.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.5%	(2.6%)	7.5%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Poland and the United States were the primary sources for imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to South America in value terms. Together, these two markets accounted for 1.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io