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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in MENA

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in MENA$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil market in MENA showed an overall growth trajectory from 2018 to 2023, expanding from 52 050 tons to 60 995 tons. This increase was interrupted by a notable decline in 2020, when volume fell by 9% to just under 51 000 tons.

Following the 2020 downturn, the market recovered and entered a sustained growth phase. Volume rose by 6% in 2022 and surged by 11% in 2023, indicating a robust expansion in the latter part of the period.

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

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

Following two years of growth, MENA's production of cottonseed oil and fractions declined. In 2020, the region produced 50,263 tonnes, representing a measured decrease of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.6% overall, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 53,845 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 7.9% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	7.9%	(6.7%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of cottonseed oil and fractions production in MENA reached $65,839 thousand, marking a 10.9% increase from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $59,377 thousand, while the peak occurred in 2018 at $75,044 thousand. The most significant decline took place in 2019, with a drop of 20.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(20.9%)	10.9%	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from MENA

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019, representing a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MENA exported 415 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, which represents a sharp decrease of 31.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 608 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 70.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.6%	34.8%	(31.7%)	16.2%

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of exports in kind during 2017-2020 was quite dispersed. Malaysia accounted for 21.8% of exports, Rwanda for 6.1%, and Palestine for 4.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 32.9% of total export flows, with the remaining 67.1% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of cottonseed oil and fractions from MENA declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported $544 thousand worth of these products, representing an 18.9% decrease compared to the previous year. However, looking at the entire 2017-2020 period, exports actually increased by 33.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at $678 thousand, with the largest increase of 66.1% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.1%	(1.1%)	(18.9%)	10.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Malaysia (20.1% of exports in value terms), Rwanda (6.7%), and Palestine (5.4%) were the largest buyers of cottonseed oil and fractions from MENA, though they were not dominant. Together, these three countries accounted for 32.2% of total export value, with the remaining 67.8% distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to MENA

Imports in kind, t

Import data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019, with a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MENA's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions totaled 1,149 tonnes, representing a significant decrease of 61.6% compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,992 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 279.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	279.0%	15.8%	(61.6%)	19.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States (39.5% of imports in kind), Turkey (21.0%), and Indonesia (9.8%) together accounted for 70.3% of total imports in kind, remaining the main sources of cottonseed oil and fractions for the MENA region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, representing a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MENA's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions reached $1,120 thousand, marking a steep reduction of 69.2% year-over-year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at $3,635 thousand, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 232.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	232.8%	8.1%	(69.2%)	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States (58.4% of imports in value terms), Turkey (12.7%), and Indonesia (5.7%) were the main suppliers of cottonseed oil and fractions to MENA. Together, these three countries comprised 76.8% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io