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Cottonseed oil and fractions market in the United States

Cottonseed oil and fractions market in the United States

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

U.S. cottonseed oil market volume remained steady near 178 thousand tons in 2018 and 2019 before declining to 157.2 thousand tons in 2020. This drop was driven by global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which constrained raw material availability and logistics.

Market volume recovered to 169.2 thousand tons in 2021 but fell sharply to 136.8 thousand tons in 2022. Supply constraints pushed domestic prices to a peak, reducing consumption, while government initiatives to support domestic cotton cultivation aimed to bolster production amid a tighter market.

The market rebounded to 151.4 thousand tons in 2023. Competitive retail pricing strategies, including fixed-price packs launched by major cooperatives, improved product accessibility. Investments by companies like Cargill in expanding oilseed processing capacity also supported supply-side development.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in the United States
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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, 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the 5th largest producer of cottonseed oil and fractions 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

Cottonseed oil and fractions production in the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 188.0 K t, down 13.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.5%, representing an annualized decrease of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(14.4%)(3.1%)(13.8%)(10.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cottonseed oil and fractions production in the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of output was 170.4 M $ US, an 8.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(0.3%)(6.7%)(8.1%)(5.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil and fractions from the United States

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of cottonseed oil and fractions from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 33 336 t, a significant 16.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 19.3%, with a CAGR of -6.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 47 269 t, which also saw the largest increase of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year14.4%(15.7%)(16.4%)(6.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico (48.8% of exports in kind), Australia (17.1%), and Canada (12.8%) formed the core group of markets for U.S. cottonseed oil and fractions exports, together accounting for 78.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cottonseed oil and fractions exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 30 220 K $ US, a notable 10.9% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.5%, with a CAGR of -1.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 41 758 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 33.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 18.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year33.3%(18.7%)(10.9%)(1.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico (45.5% of exports in value terms), Canada (19.0%), and Australia (13.5%) together absorbed 78.0% of total U.S. cottonseed oil and fractions exports, making them the primary destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil and fractions to the United States

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior showed volatility during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 22 t, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 2 488 t, representing a 113-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 11 248.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 71.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year37.8%(71.2%)11 248.6%255.7%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina dominated U.S. imports in kind, accounting for 89.7% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, showing a 62-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cottonseed oil and fractions to the United States amounted to 2 090 K $ US, a rise of 5 035.8% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 16.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year44.4%(16.6%)5 035.8%295.5%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with Argentina alone responsible for 90.4% 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 the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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