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Cottonseed oil-cake market in Italy

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian cottonseed oil-cake market volume expanded significantly from 57 328 t in 2018 to a peak of 85 681 t in 2020, representing growth of nearly 50% over two years. This increase was supported by a rise in domestic production, which climbed from 55 600 t to 74 500 t, alongside a substantial jump in imports, which grew from 1 728 t to over 11 000 t annually during this period.

Following the 2020 peak, the market contracted for three consecutive years, falling to 64 571 t by 2023. Domestic production declined to 56 700 t, while import volumes also retreated from their 2021 high of 13 923 t to 7 871 t in 2023. The overall market size in 2023 returned to a level comparable to 2018, albeit with imports maintaining a larger share of supply than at the start of the period.

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 Italy
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Italy 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, 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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 Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy 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 Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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-cake in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy ranked as the 20th largest producer of cottonseed oil-cake globally.

Top producers of cottonseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Italy's cottonseed oil-cake production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 74 500 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 19.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, production rose by 47.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	12.2%	19.4%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil-cake from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's cross-border shipments of cottonseed oil-cake totaled 70 tonnes, representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 6,503.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	6 503.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia accounted for nearly all of Italy's cottonseed oil-cake exports in volume, with a share of 98.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy exported cottonseed oil-cake worth 18 thousand US dollars in 2020, indicating a rise of 5,090.9% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	5 090.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, cottonseed oil-cake from Italy was supplied almost exclusively to Saudi Arabia, which absorbed 98.1% 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 Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to Italy

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports varied significantly, with a 6.5-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Italy imported a total of 11 251 tonnes of cottonseed oil-cake, showing no material change from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 728 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 11 305 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 83.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 554.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.9%)	554.0%	(0.5%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece played a leading role in Italy's cottonseed oil-cake imports in volume, accounting for 72.2% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The highest import value was registered in 2017, and the lowest in 2018, reflecting a 4.2-fold gap. In 2020, Italy imported cottonseed oil-cake worth 3 376 thousand US dollars, up by 2.0% year-on-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 871 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 76.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 280.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.2%)	280.1%	2.0%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Greece (65.7% of imports in value terms), the United States (7.8%), and Austria (5.7%) led the ranking of suppliers of cottonseed oil-cake to Italy. Their combined share reached 79.2% 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 Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io