Wheat Bran Supplier — Wholesale Bran and Bran Pellets
Wheat bran is the outer layer of the wheat grain separated during flour milling and one of the most widely used fibre-rich feed ingredients. FUSHKOV GCG supplies loose and pelleted wheat bran to feed manufacturers and livestock producers worldwide on Incoterms 2020 terms.
Product
Wheat bran
Forms
Loose, pellets
Packaging
Bulk, big bags, bags
Terms
Incoterms 2020
What wheat bran is
When wheat is milled into flour, roughly a quarter of the grain leaves the mill as by-products, mainly bran and middlings. Bran consists of the pericarp, seed coat and aleurone layer with some adhering endosperm. It contains moderate protein, a high share of fibre, phosphorus and B vitamins, which makes it a useful ingredient in ruminant, horse and pig rations. Bran is produced wherever wheat is milled, so export supply comes from the major flour-milling countries.
Loose bran and bran pellets
Loose (fluffy) bran
Coarse flakes straight from the mill. Very low bulk density, so it is mostly used near the mill or shipped in bags.
Wheat bran pellets
Bran compressed into pellets, typically 6–10 mm. Pellets have several times the bulk density of loose bran, flow well and are the usual form for bulk and long-distance shipment.
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | 13–14% |
| Crude protein | Typically 14–17% |
| Crude fibre | Typically 8–12% |
| Crude fat | Typically 3–5% |
| Ash | Typically 5–6.5% |
| Mycotoxins | Within the limits of the destination country |
| HS code | 2302 30 |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Main uses and markets
- Dairy and beef cattle. Bran supplies digestible fibre and protein and helps balance rations based on grain and silage.
- Compound feed. Feed mills use bran in rations for cattle, sheep, horses and pigs, and as a carrier for premixes.
- Other uses. Bran is also used as a substrate in mushroom growing and in some food products.
Import demand comes from feed manufacturers and livestock producers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Packaging and logistics
Bran pellets are shipped in bulk in vessel holds or containers, and loose or pelleted bran in big bags or bags, by sea, rail or multimodal routes. Moisture control is important to prevent heating and mould during transit.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
International supply. We supply feed ingredients, including wheat bran, to buyers worldwide.
Incoterms 2020. The delivery basis is fixed in the contract under Incoterms 2020 rules.
Independent inspection. Quantity and quality are typically checked by an independent inspector at loading.
Long-term contracts. We work with producers and buyers under long-term contracts; consultation and a commercial offer are available on request.
Frequently asked questions
Why are bran pellets preferred for export?
Pelleting raises the bulk density of bran several times, reduces dust and improves flowability, so far more tonnes fit into a hold or container and handling costs are lower.
Is wheat bran a protein feed?
Wheat bran is mainly a source of fibre and energy with moderate protein of about 14–17%. For high-protein rations it is combined with oilseed meals such as sunflower or soybean meal.
Which HS code applies to wheat bran?
Bran, sharpings and other residues from the milling of wheat are classified under HS 2302 30. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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