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Africa: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African cottonseed market increased by 6% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cottonseed Production in Africa

In value terms, cottonseed production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Benin (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together comprising 41% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of cottonseed, when their volume increased by 237% to X tons. In general, exports posted a modest increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 83% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), mixing up a 6.2% share of total exports. Malawi (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Benin was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cottonseed exports, with a CAGR of +48.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Togo (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mozambique (-5.6%), Malawi (-15.3%) and Zambia (-23.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Benin and Togo increased by +81 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Benin ($X) remains the largest cottonseed supplier in Africa, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Benin stood at +38.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (+4.1% per year) and Malawi (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+17.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of cottonseed imported in Africa surged to X tons, rising by 342% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cottonseed imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 91% of total imports in 2022. Mali (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cottonseed imports, with a CAGR of +33.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mali (+11.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-13.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Burkina Faso increased by +62 percentage points.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X), Mali ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +23.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -77.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of cottonseed consumption in 2021 were Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali, with a combined 45% share of total consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of cottonseed production in 2021 were Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali, with a combined 45% share of total production.
In value terms, Zambia, Benin and Togo were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 61% of total exports. These countries were followed by Cameroon, Mozambique, Malawi and Cote d'Ivoire, which together accounted for a further 19%.
In value terms, the largest cottonseed importing markets in Africa were Morocco, Togo and South Africa, with a combined 53% share of total imports.
In 2021, the cottonseed export price in Africa amounted to $124 per ton, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year.
In 2021, the cottonseed import price in Africa amounted to $200 per ton, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cottonseed market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 329 - Cottonseed

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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