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Cottonseed oil-cake market in GCC

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"GCC" region includes following countries:

Bahrain

Qatar

Kuwait

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil-cake market in the GCC region expanded from 73 772 t in 2018 to 90 682 t in 2023, reflecting overall growth despite annual fluctuations. Production volumes followed a similar trajectory, rising from 62 693 t to 90 142 t over the same period.

After a 5.5% increase in 2019, market size dipped by 4.1% in 2020, then stabilized in 2021 with a minor decline of 1.0%. A sharp rebound occurred in 2022, with market volume jumping 13.7% to 84 056 t, followed by a further 7.9% rise in 2023.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cottonseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, GCC produced 62 155 tonnes of cottonseed oil-cake, marking a significant decline of 15.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 73 489 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in GCC 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-cake from GCC

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2018, while the highest was reached in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 440 times. In 2020, GCC's cottonseed oil-cake export volume stood at 3 tonnes, down by 97.9% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 154 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 43 942.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	43 942.1%	(97.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of cottonseed oil-cake from GCC were Somalia, accounting for 46.7% of exports in kind, India with 0.8%, and Turkmenistan also with 0.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 48.3% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports varied by a factor of 179, with the lowest value in 2018 and the highest in 2019. In 2020, GCC's cottonseed oil-cake exports amounted to 34 thousand US dollars, down by 40.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 56 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17 845.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	17 845.0%	(40.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, the main buyers of cottonseed oil-cake from GCC in value terms were India, representing 31.3% of exports, Somalia with 19.9%, and Turkmenistan with 8.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 59.5% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to GCC

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 515 tonnes, while the maximum occurred in 2020 at 12 546 tonnes, representing a 2.8-fold variation. In 2020, foreign cottonseed oil-cake supplies to GCC came to 12 546 tonnes, up by 177.8% compared with 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 59.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.4%	(59.2%)	177.8%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of cottonseed oil-cake to GCC were the United States, accounting for 49.2% of imports in kind, Greece with 26.2%, and India with 10.6%. Together, these three countries formed 86.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 265 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2020 at 4 351 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.4-fold variation. In 2020, GCC's cottonseed oil-cake imports amounted to 4 351 thousand US dollars, up by 244.0% from a year earlier. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 57.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(57.2%)	244.0%	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, three principal markets — the United States, Greece, and India — together accounted for 82.9% of total imports in value terms of cottonseed oil-cake to GCC.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io