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Cotton seeds market in Syria

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Syrian cotton seeds market showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Market volume surged from 52 456 t in 2018 to a peak of 75 066 t in 2019, then contracted over the next two years, falling to 41 704 t in 2021. A partial recovery followed, with the market reaching 56 446 t in 2023.

Production trends mirrored this instability, rising sharply to 74 532 t in 2019 before declining to 61 000 t in 2023. Trade flows also varied, with exports notably increasing from negligible levels to 6 992 t in 2023, which affected net market supply.

Overall, the market experienced a roller-coaster period, ending 2023 below the 2019 high but above the 2018 starting point, indicating ongoing adjustments in the sector.

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 Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria 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, K 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, K 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria 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 Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production volumes varied significantly, with a 3.4-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Syria produced 63.4 K t of cotton seeds, representing a substantial 15.0% decline compared to 2019. The peak production level was recorded in 2019 at 74.5 K t, while the most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 with growth of 134.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	134.8%	43.4%	(15.0%)	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton seeds from Syria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Syria's cotton seed exports reached 259.2 t, showing minimal change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports surged dramatically by 23 459.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 517.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the primary destination for Syria's cotton seed exports, absorbing 99.5% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Syria's cotton seed exports amounted to 61.1 K $ US, showing only marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, export values increased by 5 944.1%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 292.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Turkey effectively dominated Syria's cotton seed exports in value terms, accounting for 98.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cotton seeds to Syria

Imports in kind, t

The import market demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Import volumes varied dramatically, with a 12.9-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Syria imported 190.7 t of cotton seeds, representing a significant 64.3% decrease from the previous year. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 534.3 t, while the most substantial year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 with growth of 1 100.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 100.8%	7.2%	(64.3%)	66.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey played a dominant role in Syria's cotton seed imports, consistently accounting for 97.9% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited an unstable trend during this timeframe. Import values showed significant variation, with an 11.1-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Syria's cotton seed imports were valued at 356.8 K $ US, reflecting a substantial 55.6% reduction compared to 2019. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 804.3 K $ US, while the most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 with growth of 981.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	981.9%	2.3%	(55.6%)	70.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for Syria's cotton seed imports in value terms, capturing 98.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io