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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Argentina

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Argentina$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Argentine market for cottonseed oil and its fractions showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Volume dropped sharply from 20 107 т in 2018 to 15 307 т the following year, before rebounding to 20 389 т in 2020. The market then held steady around 20 000 т in 2021.

A clear growth phase began in 2022, with the market expanding to 21 429 т and further to 23 192 т in 2023. This period of increase aligned with a broader global shift in consumer preference towards edible oils with lower saturated fat content, such as cottonseed oil.

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 Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
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 cottonseed oil and fractions in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 21st globally in terms of cottonseed oil and fractions production volume.

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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina produced 20 361 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a 33.0% year-on-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 23.9%, while the most significant growth was recorded in 2018, with a 175.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	175.3%	(23.9%)	33.0%	40.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina's exports of cottonseed oil and fractions in kind were almost entirely concentrated in South Africa, which accounted for 97.3% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina 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

From 2017 to 2020, cottonseed oil and fractions from Argentina were primarily shipped to South Africa, which absorbed 97.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with an 8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina imported 28 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, representing a sharp 702.7% year-on-year improvement. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 48.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	(48.4%)	702.7%	50.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia and the United States were the dominant sources for Argentina's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions in kind, jointly accounting for 85.1% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, changing by 9-fold. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cottonseed oil and fractions to Argentina totalled 35 000 US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 799.6% gain compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 4 000 US dollars in 2019, with the largest decline that year at 67.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.9%)	(67.7%)	799.6%	34.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (37.8% of imports in value terms), Colombia (37.3% of imports in value terms), and Brazil (13.0% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for Argentina's imports in value terms, together representing 88.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io