United Kingdom: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in the UK

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the UK cottonseed market, when its value increased by 35% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cottonseed Production in the UK

In value terms, cottonseed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Cottonseed production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cottonseed in the UK totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. 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.

The cottonseed harvested area in the UK was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of cottonseed decreased by -82.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,184% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,621%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of cottonseed exports from the UK, together comprising 96% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +169.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cottonseed exports from the UK, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+104.6% per year) and Belgium (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1,459% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belgium (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of cottonseed increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 853% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,145%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of cottonseed to the UK, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland (X kg), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +102.0%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to the UK, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +45.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 319% 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.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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