Brazil: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian cottonseed market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cottonseed Production in Brazil

In value terms, cottonseed production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cottonseed in Brazil totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cottonseed in Brazil was estimated at less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of cottonseed decreased by -91.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 4,199%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 4,079%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for cottonseed exports from Brazil, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at -34.8%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cottonseed exports from Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea amounted to -33.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cottonseed export price increased by +79.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to +1.8% per year.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, cottonseed imports into Brazil stood at X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18,797%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, cottonseed imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25,145%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the main supplier of cottonseed to Brazil, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina amounted to +81.0%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina stood at +37.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cottonseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to -23.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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