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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Southern Europe

$Cottonseed oil and fractions market in Southern Europe$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil market in Southern Europe expanded from 48 693 t in 2018 to 61 538 t in 2020. During this period, consumer awareness of its health benefits, such as high unsaturated fatty acid and vitamin E content, began to increase, setting the stage for future growth.

After a slight stabilization around 60 552 t in 2021, the market volume surged to 70 365 t in 2022. This sharp rise was driven by regulatory changes in the European Union and Spain that explicitly authorized the manufacture and sale of cottonseed oil, provided it met specific hygienic and physicochemical standards. Concurrently, growing consumer preference for healthy oils and the expansion into cosmetics and animal feed segments further stimulated demand.

In 2023, the market contracted to 54 964 t. This decline coincided with the resumption of vegetable oil exports from the Black Sea region, which increased overall supply and altered competitive dynamics in Europe. Throughout the period, the industry saw continued technological investments in extraction and refining, along with the entry of new players responding to health and quality trends.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Southern Europe

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

Southern Europe's production of cottonseed oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 61 466 tonnes, marking a moderate 9.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 45.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.7%	14.4%	9.2%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Europe's production of cottonseed oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 106.0 million US dollars, showing a sharp 32.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 101%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.8%	5.9%	32.9%	26.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Cottonseed oil and fractions exports from Southern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 817 tonnes, representing a solid 12.5% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 67.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 31.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.3%)	(26.8%)	(12.5%)	(31.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (39.8% of exports in kind), Romania (26.8%), and Japan (10.3%) remained the main markets for cottonseed oil and fractions exports from Southern Europe, collectively accounting for 76.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, cottonseed oil and fractions exports from Southern Europe increased in 2020. Exports totaled 1 410 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 6.5% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 55.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 324 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 38.0% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.0%)	(32.2%)	6.5%	(23.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (37.1% of exports in value terms), Romania (23.2%), and Japan (11.7%) continued to lead as the top buyers of cottonseed oil and fractions from Southern Europe, jointly representing 72.0% 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 Southern Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 495 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 889 tonnes, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports increased by 79.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline of 37.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(37.8%)	79.5%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (38.2% of imports in kind), Hungary (18.4%), and the United States (3.9%) remained the key sources for imports, together accounting for 60.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited significant fluctuations during the period. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 545 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 1 500 thousand US dollars, with a 2.8-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 175.1% year-over-year. The largest decline of 45.0% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(45.0%)	175.1%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (20.8% of imports in value terms), Hungary (15.4%), and the United States (14.6%) remained the key sources for imports, collectively representing 50.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io