United Arab Emirates: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The cottonseed market in the United Arab Emirates surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 178% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Cottonseed consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Cottonseed exports from the United Arab Emirates fell notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -99.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 3,987% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cottonseed exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 2,491% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for cottonseed exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman totaled -23.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (-84.7% per year) and Uganda (-63.9% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for cottonseed exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to -18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (-80.7% per year) and Uganda (-54.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 142% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Cottonseed imports into the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 134% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 252%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cottonseed imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +47.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece stood at +23.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+43.4% per year) and Argentina (+32.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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