Bran trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bran was worth $3.00 billion in 2024, about 14.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 84% since 2017, and down 18% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.00B | 14.25M t |
| 2023 | $3.67B | 14.85M t |
| 2022 | $3.84B | 14.68M t |
| 2021 | $2.97B | 12.80M t |
| 2020 | $2.36B | 12.74M t |
| 2019 | $2.23B | 12.38M t |
| 2018 | $2.18B | 11.63M t |
| 2017 | $1.63B | 9.28M t |
Top bran exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by India and Brazil. The top three supply 25% between them, out of 151 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $309.6M | 10% |
| India | $238.4M | 7.9% |
| Brazil | $205.3M | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $203.1M | 6.8% |
| United States | $200.1M | 6.7% |
| Argentina | $176.6M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $168.7M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $109.7M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $89.9M | 3% |
| Poland | $89.6M | 3% |
| France | $81.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $67.7M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Turkey (13%), China (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). 184 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $396.4M | 13% |
| China | $243.0M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $171.2M | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | $149.7M | 5% |
| Norway | $135.3M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $133.4M | 4.4% |
| Bangladesh | $122.7M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $106.0M | 3.5% |
| Cambodia | $100.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $94.3M | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $80.0M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $63.5M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $0.46 per kg and Argentina $0.15 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants. HS 2302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bran?
Russia exported $309.6 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by India (8%) and Brazil (7%). In all, 151 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bran?
Turkey imported $396.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bran?
It was worth $3.00 billion in 2024, about 14.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 84% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.84 billion. 151 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of bran per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $0.46 per kg and Argentina $0.15 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2302 page.
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