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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Saudi Arabia

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Saudi Arabia$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cottonseed oil and fractions in Saudi Arabia expanded significantly from 16 691 t in 2018 to 27 724 t in 2023, representing an overall increase of over 66%. This growth was not uniform, with a notable contraction in 2020 interrupting an otherwise upward trajectory.

Domestic production mirrored this pattern, rising from 16 718 t to 24 038 t over the same period. A key shift occurred after 2021, as imports surged from negligible levels to over 4 300 t in 2023, becoming a substantial contributor to the market's expansion in the later years.

Following the 2020 dip, the market recovered consistently, with the most pronounced growth occurring in 2023 when volume increased by more than 7 000 t compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia ranked 19th globally in the production of cottonseed oil and fractions.

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

In 2020, Saudi Arabia produced 16 575 tonnes of cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a significant 15.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 8.3%, averaging an annual decline of 2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 19 597 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	17.2%	(15.4%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Saudi Arabia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.4 tonnes, with the largest decline of 99.3% that year, while the peak occurred in 2018, resulting in a 153-fold variation between these extremes. In 2020, exports from Saudi Arabia rose to 3.2 tonnes, a 658.6% increase year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(99.3%)	658.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia's exports of cottonseed oil and fractions were primarily directed toward Bahrain and Kuwait, which together accounted for 98.7% of total flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest in 2019 at 0.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 99.5% that year, while the high in 2018 led to a 200-fold variation between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 9.4 thousand US dollars, surging by 2,245.7% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(99.5%)	2 245.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bahrain and Kuwait were the dominant destinations for Saudi Arabia's exports in value terms, jointly representing 99.0% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Saudi Arabia

Imports in kind, t

Saudi Arabia's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 3.1 tonnes, a sharp 90.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 97.4%, with an average annual decline of 70.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.9%)	(11.6%)	(90.1%)	(70.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia's imports in kind were heavily concentrated on the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for 82.7% of total flows, with other partners making up a small residual share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Saudi Arabia's imports of cottonseed oil and fractions fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 9.4 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep 72.1% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 94.4%, averaging an annual decline of 61.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.6%)	(23.8%)	(72.1%)	(61.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was strongly focused on the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which together represented 86.2% of total flows, with other partners comprising a minor residual portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io