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Cottonseed oil-cake market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The cottonseed oil-cake market in MERCOSUR showed considerable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2023, starting at 1.4 million tons in 2018. It contracted to 1.1 million tons in 2019 before surging to 1.8 million tons in 2020.

Market volume then declined over the next two years, reaching a low of 1.2 million tons in 2022. This drop coincided with reported fluctuations in cottonseed oil prices driven by weather conditions and crop yield variations, which constrained raw material supply for oil-cake production. A strong rebound followed in 2023, with volume climbing to 1.9 million tons.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 MERCOSUR

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 2019, cottonseed oil-cake production in MERCOSUR experienced its largest decline of 19.4%. However, by 2020, output rebounded significantly to 1 772 K t, marking a 57.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 75.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.3%	(19.4%)	57.1%	20.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of cottonseed oil-cake production in MERCOSUR saw a minor decline of 0.4%. The following year, 2020, production value rose to 477.6 M $ US, representing a 56.0% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, the total value growth was 71%, with an average annual increase of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.1%	(0.4%)	56.0%	19.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil-cake from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed considerable volatility during the observed period. In 2019, cottonseed oil-cake exports from MERCOSUR reached their minimum at 203 t, with the largest decline of 86.4% recorded that year. By 2020, exports surged dramatically to 8 917 t, representing an extraordinary 4,300.3% increase compared to the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 44-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR 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, MERCOSUR exported cottonseed oil-cake to a diverse range of markets. The top three destinations—Oman (2.1% of exports in kind), Bangladesh (1.9%), and Japan (1.3%)—collectively accounted for only 5.3% of total exports, while numerous other countries held smaller but meaningful shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior showed significant volatility during these years. In 2019, export value hit its lowest point at 55 K $ US, with the largest decline of 83.2% occurring that year. By 2020, exports surged to 2 403 K $ US, representing a remarkable 4,267.9% increase compared to 2019. The gap between the 2020 peak and 2019 trough was 44-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR 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

Between 2017 and 2020, MERCOSUR's cottonseed oil-cake exports reached numerous international markets. Even the three largest destinations—Oman, Bangladesh, and Japan—together represented just 8.3% of total export value, indicating a highly diversified export portfolio.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

The import market exhibited volatile patterns during this period. In 2017, imports reached their lowest point, then peaked in 2019 at 19 152 t—a 2.6-fold increase from 2017. The largest growth occurred in 2018 with a 95.8% increase. By 2020, imports declined to 14 699 t, representing a 23.3% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	95.8%	34.4%	(23.3%)	26.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the primary source of cottonseed oil-cake imports to MERCOSUR, accounting for 0.9% 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 MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import data revealed irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2017, import value reached its lowest point, then peaked in 2019 at 5 489 K $ US—a 2.5-fold increase from 2017. The largest growth occurred in 2018 with a 100.7% increase. By 2020, imports decreased to approximately 4 154 K $ US, representing a 24.3% decline compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	100.7%	24.3%	(24.3%)	23.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States consistently held the largest share of cottonseed oil-cake imports to MERCOSUR in value terms, accounting for 7.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io