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Cotton seeds market in Nicaragua

Cotton seeds market in Nicaragua

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 Nicaragua remained stable at around 4 000 t annually from 2018 to 2023. This consistency was underpinned by a steady regulatory framework managed by the Instituto de Protección y Sanidad Agropecuaria (IPSA), which oversees seed production and certification under Law No. 208 and Central American technical regulations. The presence of established firms like DISAGRO, Monsanto, and Duwest Nicaragua S.A. ensured continuous research, development, and supply of hybrid seeds adapted to local conditions.

The market structure, characterized by direct sales to intermediaries, persisted throughout the period and likely contributed to stable distribution channels despite limitations for small producers. Recommendations based on geographic information systems (GIS) for optimal sowing dates helped mitigate climate-related risks, supporting consistent cotton seed output. Even the indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 did not disrupt production volumes, reflecting the resilience of the seed sector.

No significant shifts in legislation, labeling requirements, or market access were reported from 2018 to 2022, reinforcing the stable environment. The ongoing innovation by DISAGRO and other leaders in seed technology maintained competitiveness without altering overall market volume. Through 2023, production and market size held firm at 4 000 t.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Nicaragua
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nicaragua 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nicaragua by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Trade balance
    1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
      2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
    2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
      2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
  8. 8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 8.1. Direct Data
      1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 8.2. Mirror Data
      1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cotton seeds in Nicaragua

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 2019, Nicaragua produced 4,000 tonnes of cotton seeds. Production in 2020 showed minimal change compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year----
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton seeds from Nicaragua

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nicaragua in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Honduras was the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Nicaragua's cotton seed exports in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Honduras served as the primary market for Nicaragua's cotton seed exports in value terms, consistently absorbing 100.0% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cotton seeds to Nicaragua

Market data indicates that Nicaragua did not import any cotton seeds from 2017 to 2020.

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