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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Africa

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Africa$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cottonseed oil in Africa expanded from 220.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 318.8 thousand tons in 2023, peaking at 326.0 thousand tons in 2022. This period saw strong growth of 24% in 2019, followed by more moderate increases and minor contractions in 2021 and 2023, reflecting overall market expansion with some annual volatility.

In 2024, several policy and industry developments emerged across the continent. Kenya's government introduced price support for seed cotton and a draft policy aiming to significantly boost cotton oil processing capacity by 2027, while ginneries expanded into by-products like cottonseed oil. In Egypt, cotton cultivation area and yields increased due to improved seed varieties and government incentives, and South Africa's major producer promoted locally refined oil with a 'Proudly South African' seal.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cottonseed oil and fractions production in Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Africa produced 287.7 K t of cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a slight uptick of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	25.1%	3.0%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of cottonseed oil and fractions in Africa was valued at 417.3 M $ US, which is 5.9% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 307.4 M $ US, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 443.4 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 29.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 44.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.3%)	44.2%	(5.9%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Cottonseed oil and fractions exports in Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 13 746 t, down by 25.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 32.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 24 679 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 20.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.9%	(24.8%)	(25.9%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia was the leading destination in the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 3.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Africa's cottonseed oil and fractions exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Africa exported 19 939 K $ US of cottonseed oil and fractions, which is 32.3% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 50.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	(13.3%)	(32.3%)	(20.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia was the largest destination for exports in value terms of cottonseed oil and fractions from Africa, taking 1.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest volume was noted in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.3 times. In 2020, Africa imported a total of value_last_year} t of cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a gain of 127.3% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 061 t, and the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 40.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.1%	(40.5%)	127.3%	15.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of cottonseed oil and fractions to Africa relied on a wide range of partner countries. Malaysia accounted for 21.3% of imports in kind, Argentina for 15.1%, and Turkey for 8.7%, together taking just 45.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Africa's volume of cottonseed oil and fractions imports increased. In 2020, Africa imported a total of value_last_year} K $ US of cottonseed oil and fractions, constituting an advance of 41.3% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 12 665 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 38.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.3%)	(38.3%)	41.3%	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of partners. Argentina accounted for 15.5% of imports in value terms, the United States for 14.2%, and Turkey for 12.0%, jointly accounting for only 41.7% of total flows, while the remaining 58.3% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io