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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Eastern Asia

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Eastern Asia$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil market in Eastern Asia saw its volume grow to 1 319 thousand tons in 2019, then decline to 1 291 thousand tons in 2020. A period of consistent recovery followed, with the market reaching 1 333 thousand tons by 2023, driven by an increase in domestic production to 1 340 thousand tons.

In 2024, sector developments included the publication of new recommended national standard plans by the National Standardization Administration, which may influence product standardization and market access. Simultaneously, the release of major agricultural guiding technologies aimed at improving oil crop cultivation and processing signaled ongoing technological advancement in the supply chain.

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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Cottonseed oil and fractions production in Eastern Asia saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 1 292 thousand tonnes, down 2.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 320 thousand tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	1.6%	(2.1%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of cottonseed oil and fractions output in Eastern Asia stood at 1 263 million US dollars, representing a strong 13.8% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 110 million US dollars, while the highest value was in 2018 at 1 460 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 24.0%, and the largest increase took place in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.4%	(24.0%)	13.8%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 149 tonnes, while in 2019 they peaked at 3 877 tonnes, representing a 26-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cottonseed oil and fractions from Eastern Asia totaled 2 226 tonnes, showing a sharp 42.6% decrease compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 88.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2,493.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.2%)	2 493.5%	(42.6%)	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner base for cottonseed oil and fractions was extremely narrow, with Malaysia alone accounting for 98.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 168 thousand US dollars, while in 2019 they peaked at 3 261 thousand US dollars, representing a 19-fold difference. In 2020, cottonseed oil and fractions shipments from Eastern Asia totaled 2 177 thousand US dollars, marking a 33.2% decrease from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 87.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1,839.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.2%)	1 839.9%	(33.2%)	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, cottonseed oil and fractions from Eastern Asia were shipped primarily to Malaysia, which absorbed 95.0% 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 Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Cottonseed oil and fractions imports into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 722 tonnes, reflecting a sudden 47.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 889 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 68.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	68.2%	(16.4%)	(47.0%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the United States, Australia, and Turkey—together accounted for 86.6% of total cottonseed oil and fractions imports into Eastern Asia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cottonseed oil and fractions imports into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 269 thousand US dollars, marking a 38.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 4 217 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 51.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.4%	(12.7%)	(38.4%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States (34.4% of imports in value terms), Australia (23.3%), and Turkey (22.1%) formed the core group of markets for cottonseed oil and fractions imports into Eastern Asia, together representing 79.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io