Cottonseed oil-cake market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil-cake market in Central Asia maintained volumes above 1 million tons from 2018 to 2020, reaching a peak of 1 084 thousand tons in 2020. This period was shaped by technological improvements in oil extraction processes and the introduction of new regulations. In 2018, Uzbekistan mandated the sale of cottonseed oil-cake through commodity exchanges, increasing market transparency and access. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting global supply chains in 2020, the regional market demonstrated resilience, likely supported by steady demand for feed products.

Market volume began a sustained decline after 2020, falling to 646 thousand tons by 2023. This downward trend occurred alongside continued state programs aimed at supporting processing capacity and further regulatory adjustments. Uzbekistan tightened its trading rules, making exchange-based sales compulsory for all cottonseed oil-cake transactions starting December 1, 2022, which altered market access conditions. In 2023, authorities enhanced quality control and standardization efforts while encouraging production capacity expansion, yet these measures coincided with a significant contraction in overall market size.

Production cottonseed oil-cake in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cottonseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

World map of production of cottonseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Cottonseed oil-cake production in Central Asia increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, production reached 1 082 K t, showing a moderate 5.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 029 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 10.0% drop.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Central Asia's cottonseed oil-cake production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 288.2 M $ US, representing a 4.4% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 264.4 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 4.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cottonseed oil-cake from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2017, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Central Asia exported 25 820 t of cottonseed oil-cake, marking a slight 1.6% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 11 575 t in 2018, which also experienced the largest decline of 62.2%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019 with a 119.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran and Afghanistan remained the key partner countries for cottonseed oil-cake exports from Central Asia, jointly accounting for 35.8% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was reached in 2017, reflecting a 2.7-fold gap. In 2020, Central Asia exported 6 875 K $ US worth of cottonseed oil-cake, indicating a slight 0.7% gain compared to 2019. The minimum value was 2 882 K $ US in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 62.3%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 136.8% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iran and Afghanistan consistently remained the main markets for cottonseed oil-cake exports in value terms, together accounting for 41.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized market behavior during these years. Import volumes dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, representing a 167-fold shift. In 2020, Central Asia imported 27 493 t of cottonseed oil-cake, marking a modest 5.2% decline from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 28 998 t, which also experienced the largest increase of 1 656.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Azerbaijan held the leading position in cottonseed oil-cake imports to Central Asia, with a share reaching 4.4% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 159-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Central Asia's cottonseed oil-cake imports amounted to 7 405 K $ US, representing a 2.6% year-over-year decrease. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 600 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 1 469.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Azerbaijan was the primary supplier of cottonseed oil-cake to Central Asia, consistently accounting for 4.9% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Central Asia in value, 2017-2020