Corn bran exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $70.1 million of corn bran in 2024 (218.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $101.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70.1M | 218.5K t |
| 2023 | $88.0M | 234.4K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 172.4K t |
| 2021 | $101.8M | 236.3K t |
| 2020 | $86.7M | 261.6K t |
| 2019 | $95.0M | 302.8K t |
| 2018 | $71.9M | 233.7K t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 164.6K t |
Where the United States exports corn bran to
Egypt alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $35.6M | 51% |
| Canada | $15.6M | 22% |
| Malaysia | $5.7M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 4% |
| Cambodia | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $606K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $420K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $411K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn bran imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported corn bran worth $3.3 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Thailand (24%), Brazil (20%), Canada (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+783% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $789K | 24% |
| Brazil | $636K | 20% |
| Canada | $573K | 18% |
| China | $350K | 11% |
| Guatemala | $280K | 8.6% |
| Chile | $275K | 8.4% |
| France | $167K | 5.1% |
| India | $74K | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $43K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States corn bran exports (HS 2302.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2302.10: Bran, sharps and other residues: of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of corn bran exported by the United States?
The United States exported corn bran worth $70.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 98 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn bran from the United States?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($35.6 million), followed by Canada (22%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn bran per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of corn bran from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $70.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $101.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import corn bran?
Yes. The United States imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Brazil and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $66.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn bran?
The HS code for corn bran is subheading 2302.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
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