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Cotton seeds market in Iran

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cotton seeds in Iran showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume grew from 68 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 77 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting to 74 thousand tons in 2023. Domestic production followed a similar pattern, reaching 75 thousand tons in 2019, 2021, and 2022, while falling to 65 thousand tons in 2020.

A significant downturn occurred in 2020, with market volume dropping by 13% to 66 thousand tons and production falling by a similar margin. The market recovered over the next two years, with volumes returning above 75 thousand tons, supported by stable production levels.

By 2023, the market experienced a moderate correction, declining by 4.5% to 74 thousand tons as production eased to 72 thousand tons. Import volumes, though minor relative to domestic output, varied throughout the period, contributing to the overall supply fluctuations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iran
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cotton seeds in Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Iran produced 65 000 tonnes of cotton seeds, marking a significant year-over-year decline of 13.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 26.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.6%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018 at 22.7%, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.7%)	10.3%	(13.3%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton seeds from Iran

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a staggering 3 772-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Iran exported 0.0 tonnes of cotton seeds, a complete 100.0% decrease from 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 75 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1 364.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.0%)	1 364.6%	(100.0%)	(91.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq were the primary destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 94.0% of total flows. Other partners individually played much smaller roles.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied widely, from a low in 2020 to a high in 2017, with a 592-fold difference. In 2020, Iran exported 0.1 thousand US dollars worth of cotton seeds, reflecting a sharp 99.3% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 83.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.7%)	83.9%	(99.3%)	(88.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates led exports in value terms, jointly representing 83.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cotton seeds to Iran

Imports in kind, t

Cotton seed imports into Iran increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 398 tonnes, showing a 5.2% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 1 626.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 158.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	242.7%	378.7%	5.2%	158.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Azerbaijan (49.2% of imports in kind), Turkey (29.7%), and Greece (20.5%) were the largest contributors to imports in kind, together accounting for 99.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of cotton seed imports into Iran rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume amounted to 1 829 thousand US dollars, representing an 81.2% gain over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 1 631.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 158.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	425.1%	81.9%	81.2%	158.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Greece remained the main suppliers of cotton seeds to Iran in value terms, with a combined share of 85.3% of total imports. The remainder was fragmented across other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iran in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io