U.S.: Cottonseed Market 2025

Cottonseed Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cottonseed market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cottonseed Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cottonseed production shrank to $X in 2022. In general, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cottonseed in the United States amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, 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, approx. less than X ha of cottonseed were harvested in the United States; approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of cottonseed decreased by -11.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -26.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of cottonseed exports from the United States, together accounting for 78% of total exports. China, Mexico, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +86.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for cottonseed exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Mexico, China, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +81.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Mexico (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of cottonseed increased by 122% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 352%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of cottonseed to the United States, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, cottonseed imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled -8.8%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to the United States, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled -8.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cottonseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 285%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+8.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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