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Cottonseed oil-cake market in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil-cake market in Latin America and the Caribbean began the period at 1 658 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by increased cotton production in Mexico and the expanded use of cottonseed cake as low-cost cattle feed, which boosted both raw material supply and demand for the by-product.

After a decline to 1 468 thousand tonnes in 2019, market volume rebounded sharply to 2 061 thousand tonnes in 2020, partly due to the recovery of Peru's textile and apparel sector, which raised cotton processing and the associated output of oil-cake. The market then contracted to 1 831 thousand tonnes in 2021 and fell further to 1 408 thousand tonnes in 2022, influenced by geopolitical tensions affecting trade and significant volatility in cotton prices linked to oil market fluctuations.

In 2023, the market recovered to a new peak of 2 075 thousand tonnes, exceeding the previous high, driven by growing global demand for cottonseed cake and increased cotton production in Brazil, where expansion of dryland farming raised crop volumes and subsequent processing into oil-cake.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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 Latin America and the Caribbean, cottonseed oil-cake production reached 1 980 K t in 2020, representing a 45.9% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 64.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 17.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.2%	(17.4%)	45.9%	18.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cottonseed oil-cake production in Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 533.6 M $ US, marking a 44.9% improvement compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 60.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	2.0%	44.9%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil-cake from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 203 t, then surged to a peak of 8 917 t in 2020, creating a 44-fold gap between these years. In 2020, foreign cottonseed oil-cake supplies from Latin America and the Caribbean saw a sharp rise of 4,300.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 86.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.0%)	(86.4%)	4 300.3%	20.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oman, Bangladesh, and Japan were notable buyers of cottonseed oil-cake from Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 2.1%, 1.9%, and 1.3% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was only 5.3% of total exports, with the remaining 94.7% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 55 K $ US, then peaked in 2020 at 2 403 K $ US, a difference of 44 times. In 2020, foreign cottonseed oil-cake supplies from Latin America and the Caribbean registered a sudden uptick of 4,267.9% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 83.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.9%)	(83.2%)	4 267.9%	19.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Oman, Bangladesh, and Japan were important buyers in value terms, with shares of 3.1%, 2.8%, and 2.3% of exports, respectively. Their combined share amounted to 8.3% of total exports, while the remaining 91.7% was distributed among many other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility in these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 111 416 t, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 12.8 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cottonseed oil-cake to Latin America and the Caribbean totaled 90 275 t, reflecting a significant reduction of 19.0% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 592.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.9%	592.7%	(19.0%)	118.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States was the primary source for cottonseed oil-cake imports to Latin America and the Caribbean, absorbing 51.8% 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 Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, foreign cottonseed oil-cake supplies to Latin America and the Caribbean declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 22 228 K $ US, which is 27.0% less than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 30 442 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	20.1%	(27.0%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the main supplier of cottonseed oil-cake to Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 85.1% 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 Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io