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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Egypt

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Egypt$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Egyptian cottonseed oil market began the period at 22 486 t in 2018, a year marked by the Ministry of Trade and Industry's cancellation of quality standards for crude vegetable oils, including cottonseed oil, which altered the regulatory framework for local production. Market volume then contracted to 18 803 t in 2019 and fell sharply to 13 532 t in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced overall oil consumption across the country.

Recovery commenced from 2021, with volume reaching 13 963 t, and accelerated to 17 259 t in 2022 and 22 285 t in 2023. This growth was driven by rising global demand for cottonseed oil linked to increased health awareness, coupled with the activity of leading domestic producers whose extraction and packaging facilities were approved by the National Food Safety Authority, strengthening local supply.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Egypt ranked 22nd globally in cottonseed oil and fractions production from 2017 to 2020.

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

Egypt's production of cottonseed oil and fractions rose for two consecutive years before declining in 2020. That year, output reached 14 000 tonnes, marking a sharp 25.5% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 22.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 18 800 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 64.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.0%	0.5%	(25.5%)	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Egypt's exports of cottonseed oil and fractions showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 12.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totalled 468 tonnes, representing a notable 14.5% decline from 2019. The maximum was recorded in 2019 at 547 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 653.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	653.2%	69.8%	(14.5%)	122.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia were the primary destinations for Egypt's cottonseed oil and fractions exports by volume. Malaysia accounted for 31.6% of exports, Yemen for 17.9%, and Saudi Arabia for 17.7%. Together, these three markets represented 67.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Egypt's export value of cottonseed oil and fractions grew for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 474 thousand US dollars—a modest 3.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 1 038.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 125.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	875.3%	13.3%	3.1%	125.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia were the leading markets for Egypt's cottonseed oil and fractions exports by value. Malaysia's share was 33.4%, while Yemen and Saudi Arabia each accounted for 14.6%. Combined, these three destinations made up 62.5% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

Egypt's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions were highly volatile from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 272-fold difference between these years. In 2019, imports totalled 550 tonnes, indicating a sharp 86.6% decrease from 2018. The maximum was recorded in 2018 at 4 108 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year increase also occurred in 2018 at 27 136.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27 136.2%	(86.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia was overwhelmingly the main source for Egypt's cottonseed oil and fractions imports by volume, accounting for 91.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Egypt's import value of cottonseed oil and fractions experienced significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 168-fold difference between these years. In 2019, import value totalled 550 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 78.9% decrease from 2018. The maximum was recorded in 2018 at 2 611 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-on-year increase also occurred in 2018 at 16 687.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16 687.4%	(78.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Egypt's cottonseed oil and fractions imports by value, with an 82.0% share of total flows. Other markets played a relatively minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io