Argentina: Cotton-Seed Oil Market 2025

Cotton-Seed Oil Market Size in Argentina

After two years of decline, the Argentinian cotton-seed oil market increased by 7% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cotton-Seed Oil Production in Argentina

In value terms, cotton-seed oil production contracted markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Cotton-seed oil production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton-Seed Oil Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of cotton-seed oil were exported from Argentina; with an increase of 25% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 228% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton-seed oil exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton-seed oil exports from Argentina, together comprising 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton-seed oil exported from Argentina were Australia ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +18.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton-seed oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cotton-Seed Oil Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, cotton-seed oil imports into Argentina contracted slightly to X tons, flattening at 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 703%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton-seed oil imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 800% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton-seed oil imports to Argentina, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +163.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest cotton-seed oil suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +156.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton-seed oil import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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