Pakistan: Cotton-Seed Oil Market 2025

Cotton-Seed Oil Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani cotton-seed oil market contracted to $X in 2021, falling by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton-Seed Oil Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cotton-seed oil production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29%. Cotton-seed oil production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton-Seed Oil Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of cotton-seed oil exported from Pakistan shrank significantly to X kg, which is down by -34.6% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 787% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton-seed oil exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 842% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg), the United States (X kg) and South Africa (X kg) were the main destinations of cotton-seed oil exports from Pakistan, with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mauritius, which accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cotton-seed oil exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton-seed oil export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($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 South Africa (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cotton-Seed Oil Imports

Imports into Pakistan

For the fourth year in a row, Pakistan recorded decline in supplies from abroad of cotton-seed oil, which decreased by -81% to X kg in 2021. Overall, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 11,294% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton-seed oil imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 10,677% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X kg), China (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of cotton-seed oil imports to Pakistan, together comprising 99.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of -12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton-seed oil to Pakistan, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-24.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-35.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton-seed oil import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 82% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a significant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 United Arab Emirates (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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