Global Bran Market Size study, by Source (Wheat, Rice, Corn, Barley), Application (Food, Animal Feed, Health & Wellness), Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032
Global Bran Market is valued approximately at USD 75.47 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow with a remarkable CAGR of more than 8.50% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Bran, the outer layer of cereal grains, has evolved from a milling by-product into a dynamic, high-value functional ingredient across diverse end-use sectors. Rich in dietary fiber, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and micronutrients, bran is being increasingly leveraged to enhance nutritional profiles in food, fortify animal feed, and support health and wellness formulations. As consumer awareness pivots toward whole-grain and fiber-rich consumption patterns, the market for bran is stepping into a new era of demand acceleration, product innovation, and global expansion.
The market’s ascendancy is underpinned by several structural and consumer-driven factors. The rising prevalence of lifestyle-related ailments such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions has sparked an intensified demand for functional foods, where bran plays a pivotal role in digestive health and glycemic control. Moreover, food manufacturers are embracing bran as a sustainable and economical means of reformulating bakery, snack, and cereal products without compromising taste or texture. Parallelly, in the animal feed sector, bran is gaining ground as an efficient and cost-effective dietary fiber and energy source, especially in livestock and poultry nutrition.
Notwithstanding its promise, the market faces barriers linked to perishability, fluctuating raw material availability, and limited awareness in developing economies. Bran’s high oil content, particularly in rice and wheat variants, makes it prone to rancidity, necessitating investment in stabilization and preservation technologies. Additionally, while demand from food and feed sectors is rising, a lack of processing infrastructure and integrated supply chains in emerging markets could impede widespread commercialization. However, increasing governmental support, sustainability incentives, and technological advancements in bran extraction and encapsulation are steadily offsetting these roadblocks.
The evolution of bran is no longer confined to bulk commodities. Premiumization is taking hold, with fortified bran products now being incorporated into gluten-free foods, nutraceutical blends, organic pet food, and personalized health supplements. Market players are exploring bioactive components from bran—including ferulic acid, beta-glucan, and tocotrienols—for their anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties, further extending applications in functional foods and cosmeceuticals. With clean-label positioning gaining traction across categories, bran-based ingredients are poised to support brands' transitions toward natural, ethical, and traceable product portfolios.
Regionally, North America dominates the bran market landscape, driven by its well-established food processing industry, high fiber consumption awareness, and increasing demand for non-GMO, organic ingredients. Europe trails closely, backed by strong regulatory support for whole grains and sustainability in animal husbandry practices. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, with countries like India, China, and Japan boosting cereal production, encouraging whole-grain consumption, and investing in processing infrastructure. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also experiencing a demand uptick, especially as urbanization and health-focused dietary shifts reshape consumption patterns.
Major market player included in this report are:
By Source
North America
The market’s ascendancy is underpinned by several structural and consumer-driven factors. The rising prevalence of lifestyle-related ailments such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions has sparked an intensified demand for functional foods, where bran plays a pivotal role in digestive health and glycemic control. Moreover, food manufacturers are embracing bran as a sustainable and economical means of reformulating bakery, snack, and cereal products without compromising taste or texture. Parallelly, in the animal feed sector, bran is gaining ground as an efficient and cost-effective dietary fiber and energy source, especially in livestock and poultry nutrition.
Notwithstanding its promise, the market faces barriers linked to perishability, fluctuating raw material availability, and limited awareness in developing economies. Bran’s high oil content, particularly in rice and wheat variants, makes it prone to rancidity, necessitating investment in stabilization and preservation technologies. Additionally, while demand from food and feed sectors is rising, a lack of processing infrastructure and integrated supply chains in emerging markets could impede widespread commercialization. However, increasing governmental support, sustainability incentives, and technological advancements in bran extraction and encapsulation are steadily offsetting these roadblocks.
The evolution of bran is no longer confined to bulk commodities. Premiumization is taking hold, with fortified bran products now being incorporated into gluten-free foods, nutraceutical blends, organic pet food, and personalized health supplements. Market players are exploring bioactive components from bran—including ferulic acid, beta-glucan, and tocotrienols—for their anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties, further extending applications in functional foods and cosmeceuticals. With clean-label positioning gaining traction across categories, bran-based ingredients are poised to support brands' transitions toward natural, ethical, and traceable product portfolios.
Regionally, North America dominates the bran market landscape, driven by its well-established food processing industry, high fiber consumption awareness, and increasing demand for non-GMO, organic ingredients. Europe trails closely, backed by strong regulatory support for whole grains and sustainability in animal husbandry practices. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, with countries like India, China, and Japan boosting cereal production, encouraging whole-grain consumption, and investing in processing infrastructure. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also experiencing a demand uptick, especially as urbanization and health-focused dietary shifts reshape consumption patterns.
Major market player included in this report are:
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Riceland Foods Inc.
- Wilmar International
- Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods
- Bunge Limited
- Grain Millers, Inc.
- Hindustan Animal Feeds
- Jordan Rice Mills
- ShivSahyadri Agro
- Nutrativa Global
- NOW Foods
- Purelife Organic Foods
- Quaker Oats Company
- Associated British Foods PLC
- Cargill, Incorporated
By Source
- Wheat
- Rice
- Corn
- Barley
- Food
- Animal Feed
- Health & Wellness
- B2B
- B2C
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Historical year – 2022
- Base year – 2023
- Forecast period – 2024 to 2032
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
- Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
- Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
- Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.
CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1. Global Bran Market Size & Forecast (2022 – 2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Source
1.3.2. By Application
1.3.3. By Distribution Channel
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
CHAPTER 2. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET DEFINITION AND RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Surging Demand for Functional Foods and Digestive Health
3.1.2. Sustainable Reformulations in Bakery and Snacks
3.1.3. Growing Animal Feed Fiber Requirements
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. Rancidity and Shelf life Limitations
3.2.2. Supply Chain and Infrastructure Constraints
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Premiumization and Bioactive Extraction
3.3.2. Expansion into Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals
3.3.3. Government Sustainability Incentives
CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY SOURCE 2022 – 2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Bran Market: Source Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
5.2.1. Wheat
5.2.2. Rice
5.2.3. Corn
5.2.4. Barley
CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION 2022 – 2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Bran Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
6.2.1. Food
6.2.2. Animal Feed
6.2.3. Health & Wellness
CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION 2022 – 2032
7.1. North America Bran Market
7.1.1. U.S. Bran Market
7.1.1.1. Source breakdown size & forecasts, 2022 – 2032
7.1.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022 – 2032
7.1.2. Canada Bran Market
7.2. Europe Bran Market
7.2.1. UK Bran Market
7.2.2. Germany Bran Market
7.2.3. France Bran Market
7.2.4. Spain Bran Market
7.2.5. Italy Bran Market
7.2.6. Rest of Europe Bran Market
7.3. Asia Pacific Bran Market
7.3.1. China Bran Market
7.3.2. India Bran Market
7.3.3. Japan Bran Market
7.3.4. Australia Bran Market
7.3.5. South Korea Bran Market
7.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Bran Market
7.4. Latin America Bran Market
7.4.1. Brazil Bran Market
7.4.2. Mexico Bran Market
7.4.3. Rest of Latin America Bran Market
7.5. Middle East & Africa Bran Market
7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Bran Market
7.5.2. South Africa Bran Market
7.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Bran Market
CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
8.1.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company
8.1.2. Riceland Foods Inc.
8.1.3. Wilmar International
8.2. Top Market Strategies
8.3. Company Profiles
8.3.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company
8.3.1.1. Key Information
8.3.1.2. Overview
8.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
8.3.1.4. Product Summary
8.3.1.5. Market Strategies
8.3.2. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods
8.3.3. Bunge Limited
8.3.4. Grain Millers, Inc.
8.3.5. Hindustan Animal Feeds
8.3.6. Jordan Rice Mills
8.3.7. ShivSahyadri Agro
8.3.8. Nutrativa Global
8.3.9. NOW Foods
8.3.10. Purelife Organic Foods
8.3.11. Quaker Oats Company
8.3.12. Associated British Foods PLC
8.3.13. Cargill, Incorporated
CHAPTER 9. RESEARCH PROCESS
9.1. Research Process
9.1.1. Data Mining
9.1.2. Analysis
9.1.3. Market Estimation
9.1.4. Validation
9.1.5. Publishing
9.2. Research Attributes
1.1. Global Bran Market Size & Forecast (2022 – 2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Source
1.3.2. By Application
1.3.3. By Distribution Channel
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
CHAPTER 2. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET DEFINITION AND RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Surging Demand for Functional Foods and Digestive Health
3.1.2. Sustainable Reformulations in Bakery and Snacks
3.1.3. Growing Animal Feed Fiber Requirements
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. Rancidity and Shelf life Limitations
3.2.2. Supply Chain and Infrastructure Constraints
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Premiumization and Bioactive Extraction
3.3.2. Expansion into Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals
3.3.3. Government Sustainability Incentives
CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY SOURCE 2022 – 2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Bran Market: Source Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
5.2.1. Wheat
5.2.2. Rice
5.2.3. Corn
5.2.4. Barley
CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION 2022 – 2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Bran Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
6.2.1. Food
6.2.2. Animal Feed
6.2.3. Health & Wellness
CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL BRAN MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION 2022 – 2032
7.1. North America Bran Market
7.1.1. U.S. Bran Market
7.1.1.1. Source breakdown size & forecasts, 2022 – 2032
7.1.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022 – 2032
7.1.2. Canada Bran Market
7.2. Europe Bran Market
7.2.1. UK Bran Market
7.2.2. Germany Bran Market
7.2.3. France Bran Market
7.2.4. Spain Bran Market
7.2.5. Italy Bran Market
7.2.6. Rest of Europe Bran Market
7.3. Asia Pacific Bran Market
7.3.1. China Bran Market
7.3.2. India Bran Market
7.3.3. Japan Bran Market
7.3.4. Australia Bran Market
7.3.5. South Korea Bran Market
7.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Bran Market
7.4. Latin America Bran Market
7.4.1. Brazil Bran Market
7.4.2. Mexico Bran Market
7.4.3. Rest of Latin America Bran Market
7.5. Middle East & Africa Bran Market
7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Bran Market
7.5.2. South Africa Bran Market
7.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Bran Market
CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
8.1.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company
8.1.2. Riceland Foods Inc.
8.1.3. Wilmar International
8.2. Top Market Strategies
8.3. Company Profiles
8.3.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company
8.3.1.1. Key Information
8.3.1.2. Overview
8.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
8.3.1.4. Product Summary
8.3.1.5. Market Strategies
8.3.2. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods
8.3.3. Bunge Limited
8.3.4. Grain Millers, Inc.
8.3.5. Hindustan Animal Feeds
8.3.6. Jordan Rice Mills
8.3.7. ShivSahyadri Agro
8.3.8. Nutrativa Global
8.3.9. NOW Foods
8.3.10. Purelife Organic Foods
8.3.11. Quaker Oats Company
8.3.12. Associated British Foods PLC
8.3.13. Cargill, Incorporated
CHAPTER 9. RESEARCH PROCESS
9.1. Research Process
9.1.1. Data Mining
9.1.2. Analysis
9.1.3. Market Estimation
9.1.4. Validation
9.1.5. Publishing
9.2. Research Attributes
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1. Global Bran market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Region 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Source 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Application 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Distribution Channel 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 6. Global Bran market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 7. Global Bran market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 8. Global Bran market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 9. Global Bran market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 10. U.S. Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 11. U.S. Bran market estimates & forecasts by segment, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 12. Canada Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 13. Canada Bran market estimates & forecasts by segment, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 14. Europe Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 15. Asia Pacific Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 16. Latin America Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 17. Middle East & Africa Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 18. Global Bran market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 19. Global Bran market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 20. Global Bran market, market share analysis (2023)
TABLE 1. Global Bran market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Region 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Source 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Application 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Bran market estimates & forecasts by Distribution Channel 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 6. Global Bran market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 7. Global Bran market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 8. Global Bran market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 9. Global Bran market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 10. U.S. Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 11. U.S. Bran market estimates & forecasts by segment, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 12. Canada Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 13. Canada Bran market estimates & forecasts by segment, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 14. Europe Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 15. Asia Pacific Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 16. Latin America Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 17. Middle East & Africa Bran market estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 18. Global Bran market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 19. Global Bran market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022 – 2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 20. Global Bran market, market share analysis (2023)
