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Cottonseed oil-cake market in Brazil

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Brazilian cottonseed oil-cake production showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023, with output swinging from 1.3 million tons to a low of 1.0 million tons before reaching peaks of 1.7 million tons. These movements were primarily tied to the availability of cottonseed, which depends on cotton planting decisions, and demand from the biodiesel and animal feed sectors.

The high production level in 2018 was propelled by a substantial 65% expansion in cotton planted area over the preceding four seasons, which doubled cottonseed supply. This was complemented by the entry of a new major player, Icofort Agroindustrial, which inaugurated one of Brazil's most modern cotton oil extraction plants, increasing processing capacity. After a contraction in 2019, output jumped sharply in 2020, supported by continued area expansion and growing use of cotton oil for biodiesel production, as several plants were authorized to use this feedstock.

Production dipped again in 2022 due to weak demand for cottonseed cake and oil, which led to falling prices in key regions like Mato Grosso. The market rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching 1.8 million tons. This recovery was aided by investments in extraction technology to improve quality and by the increased competitiveness of cottonseed cake as an animal feed protein, influenced by broader tax policy changes that affected the vegetable protein and oil markets.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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. 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, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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-cake in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained its position as the world's third-largest producer of cottonseed oil-cake by volume.

Top producers of cottonseed oil-cake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cottonseed oil-cake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 1,532 thousand tonnes of cottonseed oil-cake, marking a modest decline of 8.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 17.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,048 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 1,682 thousand tonnes. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 19.9%, whereas the largest increase was in 2020, rising by 60.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.9%)	60.5%	(8.9%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of cottonseed oil-cake in Brazil was valued at 438.9 million US dollars, down 3.7% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 52.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 284.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 455.7 million US dollars. The most substantial increase occurred in 2020, rising by 60.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	60.2%	(3.7%)	15.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil-cake from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. From 2018 to 2020, export volumes fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 33 times. In 2021, Brazil's cottonseed oil-cake export volume reached 72 tonnes, indicating a sharp increase of 60.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 45 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 86.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.4%)	(77.9%)	60.7%	(63.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary buyers of cottonseed oil-cake from Brazil were Oman (32.8% of exports in kind), Bangladesh (30.1% of exports in kind), and Saudi Arabia (16.9% of exports in kind). Together, these three countries accounted for 79.7% of Brazil's total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. From the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020, export values changed by a factor of 27. In 2021, the value of exported cottonseed oil-cake from Brazil amounted to 20.6 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 70.0% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12.1 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 83.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.2%)	(77.9%)	70.0%	(60.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the key destinations for Brazil's cottonseed oil-cake exports in value terms were Oman (31.8% of exports in value), Bangladesh (28.0% of exports in value), and Japan (16.0% of exports in value). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 75.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of cottonseed oil-cake into Brazil declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 141 tonnes, down 1.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 22.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 253 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 43.6%. The most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 39.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.5%	(43.6%)	(1.2%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the partner base for imports in kind was extremely narrow, with the United States accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of imported cottonseed oil-cake into Brazil amounted to 256.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong increase of 11.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import values decreased by 12.7%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 231.1 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 407.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 43.2%, and the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 38.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.4%	(43.2%)	11.1%	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of cottonseed oil-cake into Brazil in value terms were almost entirely tied to the United States, which accounted for 100.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io