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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Chile

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Chile$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Chilean market for unmodified cottonseed oil and its fractions saw substantial shifts between 2018 and 2023. Volume began at 865 t in 2018, dropped sharply to 402 t in 2019, and declined further to 304 t in 2020. A rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market to 405 t, after which it stabilized around 405 t through 2022 and 2023.

In 2020, the market faced heightened regulatory scrutiny as Chilean authorities employed genetic identification techniques to verify oil composition, strengthening quality control and labeling requirements for edible oils. This tightening coincided with the market's contraction. The subsequent recovery in 2021 was driven by a rise in domestic production from 300 t to 400 t, even as overall imports of edible oils and fats into Chile fell by 21.2%, which may have influenced local supply conditions.

Market volumes held steady near 405 t from 2022 onward, operating under the continued influence of enhanced quality and labeling verification protocols that were firmly established in the preceding years.

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 Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile 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. 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 Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile 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 Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Chile's production of cottonseed oil and fractions rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, the country produced 400.0 t, representing a 33.3% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 50%, which translates to an average annual decline of 20.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 300.0 t, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 50.0% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.0%)	(25.0%)	33.3%	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Chile

Exports in kind, kg

In 2019, Chile's exports of cottonseed oil and fractions amounted to 2 037 kg, marking a 54.0% year-over-year decline.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.0%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Chile's exports of cottonseed oil and fractions were valued at 2.0 K $ US, down 64.9% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.9%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Chile

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 3 512 kg, while the highest volume was recorded in 2018, with a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports of cottonseed oil and fractions into Chile totaled 5 057 kg, up 44.0% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 94.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.5%)	(8.3%)	44.0%	(58.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina, India, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Chile's imports in kind. Argentina accounted for 68.6% of imports, India for 6.2%, and the Netherlands for 6.0%, together making up 80.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import values fluctuated significantly, with a 5.5-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2021, imports of cottonseed oil and fractions into Chile amounted to 36.9 K $ US, an 82.7% increase from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 20.2 K $ US, while the largest decline happened in 2019 with a 79.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.5%)	(11.4%)	82.7%	(30.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Switzerland formed the core of Chile's imports in value terms. Argentina contributed 29.2% of import value, the Netherlands 15.3%, and Switzerland 13.7%, together accounting for 58.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io