Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for wheat bran, sharps and residues saw its volume oscillate between 5.55 and 5.69 million tons from 2018 to 2023. Underlying consumer demand for wheat bran as a high-fiber and cost-effective food ingredient provided a steady base for the market, particularly in the initial years of the period. This sustained consumption helped keep volume above 5.65 million tons in 2018 and 2020.

Market volume movements were later influenced by supply-side conditions in the wheat industry. A noted decline in U.S. wheat production during 3 affected the availability of milling by-products, contributing to the market's contraction to 5.56 million tons that year. Major agribusiness firms, including Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill, were consistently significant players, shaping the market's supply structure throughout these years.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked third globally in the production volume of wheat bran, sharps, and residues.

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

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

In 2020, the United States produced 5 787 K t of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, marking a slight improvement of 0.7% from 2019. The minimum production was recorded in 2019 at 5 745 K t, while the maximum occurred in 2018 with 5 807 K t. The largest decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year rise, wheat bran, sharps, and residues production in the United States declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 846.3 M $ US, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 855.6 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, foreign wheat bran, sharps, and residues supplies from the United States declined. In 2020, exports totaled 212.2 K t, indicating a decrease of 28.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 295.7 K t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 28.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Canada, Vietnam, and Mexico—were central to exports in kind, together accounting for 89.4% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, wheat bran, sharps, and residues exports from the United States declined. In 2020, exports came to 31 028 K $ US, down by 29.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 28.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 44 044 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 46.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (57.9% of exports in value terms), Vietnam (18.3% of exports in value terms), and Mexico (13.1% of exports in value terms) formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 89.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imported wheat bran, sharps, and residues volumes in the United States amounted to 96.5 K t, reflecting a rise of 19.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 53.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 7.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 39.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to the United States were largely oriented towards Nigeria and Canada, whose combined share reached 95.0% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Wheat bran, sharps, and residues deliveries to the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume stood at 18 461 K $ US, indicating a solid rise of 19.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 106.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 27.3%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Canada were the dominant destinations for imports in value terms of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to the United States, jointly accounting for 94.5% of total flows, while the remaining volume was split among smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020