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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Brazil

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Brazil$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cottonseed oil in Brazil fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 233.5 thousand tons and reaching 367.6 thousand tons. After a rise to 284.6 thousand tons in 2019, consumption dipped in 2020 and again in 2022. The decline in 2022 was driven by lower external prices, falling oil prices, and buyer preference for soybean oil due to its similar performance and competitive pricing, which delayed domestic sales of cottonseed oil. The market then rebounded strongly in 2023, growing by over 30% to 367.6 thousand tons.

Structural shifts in the cotton industry supported the market from 2024. Brazil consolidated its position as the world's third-largest cotton producer, with expanding production and exports of cottonseed for oil and biodiesel. The sector transitioned from family farming to corporate and cooperative models, benefiting from technological advances. From August 2025, the mandatory biodiesel blend in diesel increased to 15%, boosting demand for cottonseed oil as a feedstock. Additionally, a new technical regulation for refined cottonseed oil was proposed in 2025, setting standards for classification, quality, and labeling.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil was one of the world's top producers of cottonseed oil and fractions from 2018 to 2021, ranking fourth globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of cottonseed oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cottonseed oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 300.1 thousand tons of cottonseed oil and fractions, representing a strong 10.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 28.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.7%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 21.3%, while the biggest decline was recorded in 2020 at 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.3%	(4.6%)	10.9%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's exports of cottonseed oil and fractions have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports reached 7 026 tons, marking a sharp 49.3% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 1 272.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 139.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	493.9%	54.8%	49.3%	139.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Malaysia, Australia, and South Africa—collectively accounted for 86.6% of Brazil's total cottonseed oil and fractions exports by volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Brazil's cottonseed oil and fractions exports have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value stood at 8 681 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp year-on-year rise of 112.9%. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 1 144.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 131.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	303.1%	45.0%	112.9%	131.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia, Australia, and South Africa were the three main markets, together representing 83.5% of Brazil's total cottonseed oil and fractions export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point, while 2021 saw the peak, with a 78-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil imported 3 863 tons of cottonseed oil and fractions, a 31.0% increase from 2020. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 7 640.5%, while the biggest decline was in 2020 at 23.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7 640.5%	(23.4%)	31.0%	326.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina was the dominant source for Brazil's cottonseed oil and fractions imports by volume, accounting for 98.7% of the total.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 42-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Brazil's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions totaled 4 931 thousand US dollars, a 71.0% improvement compared to 2020. The largest annual increase was in 2019 at 2 358.5%, while the biggest decline was in 2020 at 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US