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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in China

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in China$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for not chemically modified cottonseed oil in China expanded from 1 262 thousand tons to 1 281 thousand tons. This initial growth was supported by rising consumer demand for natural, unmodified oils and the entry of new market players introducing cold-press and physical-press technologies, which enhanced the product's health attributes. Simultaneously, several large state-owned enterprises expanded their production facilities, directly boosting overall manufacturing capacity to meet the increasing demand.

A dip to 1 257 thousand tons occurred in 2020, primarily due to instability in raw cottonseed oil supplies caused by global supply chain disruptions, which forced producers to adjust procurement strategies. The market stabilized and saw a slight recovery to 1 261 thousand tons in 2021, aided by the emergence of new product segments such as organic and functional cottonseed oils. These innovations broadened consumer choice and attracted new demand within the market.

From 2022 to 2023, continued shifts in consumer preferences towards healthy, green, and traceable products underpinned demand, with the market reaching 1 266 thousand tons. A significant jump to 1 303 thousand tons followed in 2023, largely driven by major state-owned enterprises investing in the construction of modern, automated production bases. This enhanced efficiency and output, while growing consumer attention to premium segments like cold-pressed unmodified cottonseed oil further contributed to the market's expansion.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China held the top position globally in the production of cottonseed oil and fractions.

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

Following two years of growth, cottonseed oil and fractions production in China experienced a decline. In 2020, China produced 1 259 K t of cottonseed oil and fractions, representing a slight decrease of 2.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 285 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	1.8%	(2.0%)	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's cottonseed oil and fractions production increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 206 M $ US, marking a significant rise of 13.3% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 027 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 13.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.8%)	3.7%	13.3%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from China

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 106 t and peaked in 2019 at 3 827 t, resulting in a 36-fold difference between these years. In 2020, China's foreign supplies of cottonseed oil and fractions amounted to 2 199 t, showing a sharp decline of 42.6% from 2019. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 91.3%, while the most substantial increase was in 2019 at 3,514.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.3%)	3 514.8%	(42.6%)	21.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the predominant buyer of cottonseed oil and fractions from China, accounting for 99.5% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations were observed in market performance during this period. Exports hit their lowest in 2018 at 86 K $ US and peaked in 2019 at 3 171 K $ US, with a 37-fold change between these years. In 2020, cottonseed oil and fractions exports from China reached 2 107 K $ US, down by 33.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 93.0%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 3,581.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.0%)	3 581.9%	(33.5%)	19.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Malaysia remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for China's cottonseed oil and fractions exports in value terms, capturing a 99.6% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to China

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during these years. Imports were at their lowest in 2018 at 1 t and reached their highest in 2019 at 24 t, creating a peak-to-trough amplitude of 41 times. In 2020, China's volume of cottonseed oil and fractions imports totaled 1 t, indicating a sudden drop of 96.8% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3,992.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.4%)	3 992.8%	(96.8%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the leading source for China's imports in volume, holding an 80.9% share of total flows, with the remainder distributed across other fragmented markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 12.9 times. In 2020, China's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions from abroad were valued at 14 K $ US, reflecting a sharp decrease of 73.7% year-over-year. The maximum value was in 2019 at 52 K $ US, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 789.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.5%	789.6%	(73.7%)	50.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the United States (40.6% of imports in value terms), Turkey (35.2%), and Japan (18.1%) led the import structure, collectively representing 93.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io