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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Eastern Africa

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Eastern Africa$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

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

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil market in Eastern Africa began the period at 63 102 t in 2018, with domestic production shaped by phases in cotton farming linked to changing government policies. Market volume grew to 69 988 t in 2019 and then surged to 99 649 t in 2020, driven primarily by a spike in imports to 24 953 t.

Market size contracted to 68 161 t in 2021 as imports fell sharply, then recovered to 72 005 t in 2022 with renewed import growth. In 2023, the market expanded significantly to 92 202 t, fueled by imports of 27 125 t. Domestic production also rose, aided by government initiatives to increase cotton acreage, the introduction of higher-yielding GMO cotton varieties, and the reopening of ginneries in coastal regions for cottonseed oil processing.

Developments in 2024 included the announcement of favorable seed cotton prices to motivate growers, the publication of a draft Cotton, Textile and Apparel Policy aiming to revitalize the sector, and the expansion of processing facilities for value-added products like biodiesel and animal feed. Consumer preferences also shifted towards non-GMO and organic cottonseed oil, influencing market segmentation.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Eastern Africa's cottonseed oil and fractions production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 77 823 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a solid gain of 12.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 58.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.3%	11.2%	12.6%	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Cottonseed oil and fractions production in Eastern Africa has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 86 127 thousand US dollars, representing a notable increase of 13.4% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 49.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.5%	7.7%	13.4%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 22-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Africa's cottonseed oil and fractions export volume stood at 3 127 tonnes, reflecting an abrupt gain of 720.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 46.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	400.5%	(46.5%)	720.7%	180.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa accounted for 80.8% of total exports in kind, while the remaining share was distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached their maximum in 2020, with a fluctuation of 21 times. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported 3 460 thousand US dollars of cottonseed oil and fractions, constituting a sharp increase of 726.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 48.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	385.0%	(48.1%)	726.5%	175.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa dominated exports in value terms, with a combined share of 82.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2020, differing by 20-fold. In 2020, cottonseed oil and fractions deliveries to Eastern Africa reached 24 953 tonnes, up by 1 913.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 239 tonnes, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 23.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	(23.8%)	1 913.4%	140.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Malaysia and Turkey clearly dominated imports in kind of cottonseed oil and fractions to Eastern Africa, jointly accounting for 84.3% of total flows, whereas other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their trough in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 10.8-fold gap. In 2020, Eastern Africa imported 12 150 thousand US dollars of cottonseed oil and fractions, reflecting a sharp advance of 976.1% from a year earlier. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 129 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 34.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(34.1%)	976.1%	96.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (53.3% of imports in value terms), Malaysia (13.8% of imports in value terms), and India (8.5% of imports in value terms) were the largest suppliers of cottonseed oil and fractions to Eastern Africa, together forming 75.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io