Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish wheat bran, sharps and residues market volume expanded steadily from 102 thousand tons in 2018 to 117 thousand tons in 2021, then surged by 26% to 147 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was followed by a sharp 32% contraction to 100 thousand tons in 2023, with a partial recovery to 108 thousand tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market exhibited greater volatility, rising from $11.3 million in 2018 to a high of $26.0 million in 2022. The subsequent decline to $19.1 million in 2023 and $16.6 million in 2024 reflected both lower volumes and potential price adjustments after the peak.

Domestic production drove much of the market supply, peaking at 166 thousand tons in 2022 before dropping to 108 thousand tons in 2023. Imports remained minimal until 2023, when they jumped tenfold to 4.2 thousand tons, providing additional supply in the later years. Export volumes varied, affecting the net available domestic market size.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of wheat bran, sharps and residues declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 16 275 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 18 286 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 30.5%.

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

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

Sweden's production of wheat bran, sharps and residues increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 130.9 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.4% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 116.0 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.4%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.2% growth.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of wheat bran, sharps and residues declined after two years of growth. In 2020, export volume stood at 17 110 tonnes, showing a moderate decrease of 8.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 40.9%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 18 781 tonnes, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark and Finland remained the dominant markets for Sweden's exports in volume terms, together accounting for 89.4% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's exports of wheat bran, sharps and residues declined after two years of growth. In 2020, export value reached 3 526 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight reduction of 1.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 26%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 596 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Finland and Denmark continued to be the primary buyers of wheat bran, sharps and residues from Sweden in value terms, together accounting for 89.5% of total exports, with other countries forming the remainder.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of wheat bran, sharps and residues showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Import volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2017 and the peak in 2019, showing an 8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 166 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 80.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 871 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 535.0% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark and the Netherlands were the core sources for Sweden's imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 90.2% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's imports of wheat bran, sharps and residues showed volatility over the observed period. Import values fluctuated significantly, with a 7-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, import value stood at 595 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial decrease of 23.7% compared to 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 779 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 341.5%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, China (51.5% of import value), Denmark (26.6%), and the Netherlands (18.3%) consistently occupied leading positions in Sweden's import structure in value terms, together accounting for 96.4% of total flows.

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

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