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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in MERCOSUR

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in MERCOSUR$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The MERCOSUR market for cottonseed oil and fractions experienced considerable growth from 2018 to 2023, rising from 255.3 thousand tons to 393.2 thousand tons. This expansion was not linear, with the market volume peaking at 300.9 thousand tons in 2019, then stabilizing through 2020 and 2021 before reaching its highest point in 2023.

The notable surge in market volume to 393.2 thousand tons in 2023 was primarily driven by supply-side enhancements in Brazil, the region's key producer. Breeding programs, such as those by Embrapa Algodão, successfully increased the oil content in cotton seeds, directly boosting potential oil yield. Concurrently, processing investments by industry leaders like Icofort improved efficiency and quality in the refining of cottonseed oil for food and feed markets, strengthening overall 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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 MERCOSUR

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

After two years of growth, MERCOSUR's production of cottonseed oil and fractions declined. In 2020, production reached 293.1 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 67.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 301.7 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 46.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.3%	18.1%	(2.9%)	18.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 549 tonnes, then peaked in 2017, with a 14.7-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 4 723 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, representing a 54.6% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 93.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 456.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.2%)	456.8%	54.6%	(16.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest shares of exports in kind went to South Africa (36.8% of exports), Malaysia (31.2% of exports), and Australia (17.2% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 85.3% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 698 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2017, showing a 10.7-fold swing between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 4 077 thousand US dollars worth of cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a sharp 45.0% increase over the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 90.7%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 303.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.7%)	303.1%	45.0%	(18.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the leading destinations for exports in value terms were South Africa (33.4% of exports), Malaysia (32.5% of exports), and Australia (15.9% of exports). Collectively, these three countries represented 81.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

MERCOSUR's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 2 653 tonnes, which is 15.7% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2004.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 176.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	127.4%	699.8%	15.7%	176.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the key partner for imports in kind, accounting for 2.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

MERCOSUR's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 077 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight rise of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 1295.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 140.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.6%	635.8%	1.6%	140.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States remained the main supplier of cottonseed oil and fractions to MERCOSUR, with a share of 5.4% 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 MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io