Morocco: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan cottonseed market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -23.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Cottonseed Production in Morocco

In value terms, cottonseed production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Cottonseed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cottonseed in Morocco was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 Morocco amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, exports of cottonseed from Morocco stood at X kg, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 384% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of -73.2% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) and Ireland (X kg) were the main destinations of cottonseed exports from Morocco.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for cottonseed exported from Morocco worldwide.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 a decrease of -94.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, approx. X tons of cottonseed were imported into Morocco; with a decrease of -33.6% on the year before. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24,104%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cottonseed imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28,536%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to Morocco, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, cottonseed imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +225.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to Morocco, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +221.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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