Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Southern Asia increased from 12 318 thousand tons to 13 236 thousand tons. The accelerated growth in 2020 was supported by the expansion of India's packaged wheat flour market, fueled by population growth and rising disposable incomes, which raised demand for milling by-products. Concurrently, the government's PM FME scheme strengthened the wheat milling sector through the adoption of improved technology and product quality, boosting bran output.

Market growth moderated to 13 456 thousand tons in 2021, partly due to a slight decline in India's wheat flour production volumes, which constrained bran availability. However, the diversification of wheat bran protein use into animal feed and industrial applications helped sustain consumption. A sharp rise to 14 382 thousand tons occurred in 2022 as the continued emphasis under the PM FME scheme on mechanization and quality control enhanced milling efficiency, while consumer trends toward packaged and processed wheat products steadily increased demand for bran as a by-product.

The market volume reached 14 793 thousand tons by 2023, extending the upward trend. In 2024, the industry demonstrated investment in human capital and technology when the Indian Institute of Skill Development Training received an award for innovative courses in wheat milling skill development, highlighting ongoing efforts to refine bran production processes.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Southern Asia

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

Wheat bran, sharps, and residues production in Southern Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 13 385 K t, marking a 4.7% increase over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 12 613 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, wheat bran, sharps, and residues production in Southern Asia has rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 670 M $ US, showing a significant 14.6% increase year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 457 M $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a fivefold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 167.2 K t of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, marking a sharp decline of 51.4% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 344.4 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 353.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Japan, and Kuwait were the main destinations for wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports from Southern Asia. Vietnam accounted for 30.0% of exports in kind, Japan for 22.1%, and Kuwait for 18.6%, together representing 70.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum occurred in 2018, with a 4.6-fold variation between them. In 2020, wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports from Southern Asia reached 20 867 K $ US, representing a sharp drop of 46.8% from 2019. The peak value was in 2018 at 43 466 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 359.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Japan, and Kuwait consistently remained the primary destinations for exports in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 32.6% of export value, Japan for 24.9%, and Kuwait for 11.5%, together making up 68.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, wheat bran, sharps, and residues imports into Southern Asia have increased. In 2020, imports totaled 18.0 K t, showing a modest uptick of 7.0% year-over-year. However, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 50.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 20.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16.8 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 50.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Southern Asia were spread across many countries. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 22.2% of imports, Kazakhstan for 12.7%, and Azerbaijan for 4.9%, together representing only 39.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, wheat bran, sharps, and residues imports into Southern Asia have risen. In 2020, imports stood at 3 585 K $ US, up by 15.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 45.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 106 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 48.2%.

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

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 24.8% of import value, Kazakhstan for 13.0%, and Azerbaijan for 6.1%, together forming just 44.0% of total flows, with the remaining 56.0% split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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