Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Uzbekistan increased from 1.23 million tons to 1.24 million tons, with stabilization in 2019. This growth was driven by the restructuring of farm holdings under the five-year plan and the expansion of grain processing capacities, which boosted the output of milling by-products. The abolition of VAT on grain imports reduced costs for raw material sourcing, while increased wheat imports from Kazakhstan ensured a steady supply for mills.

After a temporary decline to 1.18 million tons in 2021, the market recovered and reached 1.33 million tons by 2023. The rebound was supported by the privatization of 43 enterprises within the "Uzdonmahsulot" system, which improved industry efficiency, and a 40% reduction in transit tariffs for Kazakh grain, enhancing logistics. A 30% rise in wheat purchases from Kazakhstan and growing domestic wheat consumption further stimulated processing and the production of residues.

In 2024, a presidential decree was adopted to support agricultural entrepreneurs, and fruit and vegetable exports grew by 10.4%, factors that may indirectly influence the grain sector through related industries.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Uzbekistan ranked as the 17th largest producer of wheat bran, sharps, and residues from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

Uzbekistan's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 181 thousand tonnes, marking a 10.2% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, K t

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues were primarily shipped to Afghanistan, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Uzbekistan's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues were largely directed toward Afghanistan, with its share reaching 100.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wheat bran, sharps and residues to Uzbekistan

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported 59.9 thousand tonnes of wheat bran, sharps, and residues, a sharp decline of 59.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 236.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 103.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, 97.7% of Uzbekistan's total imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues in volume came from Kazakhstan, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values hit their lowest in 2020 and peaked in 2018, varying by 3.2 times. In 2020, foreign supplies of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Uzbekistan amounted to 4 365 thousand US dollars, down 54.3% from the year before. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 13 785 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 115.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Uzbekistan's reliance on Kazakhstan was pronounced, as this market accounted for 95.6% of total import value for wheat bran, sharps, and residues.

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

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