Egypt: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian cottonseed market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. Cottonseed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cottonseed Production in Egypt

In value terms, cottonseed production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 116%. Cottonseed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cottonseed in Egypt totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 total area harvested in terms of cottonseed production in Egypt was estimated at less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of cottonseed, when their volume decreased by -1.1% to X tons. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 126%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for cottonseed exports from Egypt, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, cottonseed exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait stood at +28.6%.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cottonseed exports from Egypt, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at +26.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +86.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 79%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Egypt

Cottonseed imports into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 823% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main cottonseed supplier to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +100.0%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +121.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 40%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +40.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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