Poland: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in Poland

The Polish cottonseed market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 2,923% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a modest increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cottonseed Production in Poland

In value terms, cottonseed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Cottonseed production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cottonseed in Poland totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, 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 total area harvested in terms of cottonseed production in Poland totaled less than X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of cottonseed, which increased by 1,002% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25,400% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cottonseed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,160% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cottonseed exports from Poland, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, cottonseed exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+153.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+163.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cottonseed exports from Poland, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +119.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and Germany (+128.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cottonseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -23.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 1,378% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Poland

Cottonseed imports into Poland surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 352% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 48,843% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main suppliers of cottonseed imports to Poland, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Belarus ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest cottonseed suppliers to Poland, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Uganda, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1,499% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+36.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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