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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Americas

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Americas$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

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 market for sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in the Americas reached 2 049 thousand tons in 2019, up from 2 006 thousand tons the previous year. In 2020, consumption dropped to 1 827 thousand tons, a year when Cargill invested in expanding its food pilot capabilities in the United States, signaling ongoing industry development despite the market contraction.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 2 253 thousand tons in 2021, coinciding with Bunge Loders Croklaan's construction of a modern production facility in Amsterdam, which enhanced supply chain efficiency. The following year, volume fell again to 1 741 thousand tons as global supply chain disruptions and elevated import prices, driven by geopolitical tensions affecting major sunflower oil producers, constrained the U.S. market.

By 2023, the market recovered to 2 192 thousand tons. Entering 2024, the expiration of the U.S. blenders tax credit altered feedstock demand dynamics, while a strategic partnership between Cargill and Bunge aimed to commercialize high oleic sunflower oil, responding to rising North American consumer preference for healthier cooking oils rich in unsaturated fats.

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 Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions production in the Americas declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 2 428 K t, but then fell by 15.8% to 2 044 K t in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 7.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	4.0%	(15.8%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 920 M $ US, representing a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 34.3%, with an average annual decline of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.0%)	(4.7%)	(6.8%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from the Americas declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 598.7 K t, but then dropped by 22.6% to 463.2 K t in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when exports rose by 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	7.9%	(22.6%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from the Americas was balanced rather than concentrated. India accounted for 20.6% of exports in kind, South Africa for 4.0%, and Australia for 3.8%, together representing 28.3% of total flows. The remaining 71.7% was distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 435.1 M $ US, down by 14.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 33.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.6%)	(1.2%)	(14.3%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. India accounted for 18.5% of exports in value terms, Australia for 3.7%, and South Africa for 3.5%, together representing only 25.7% of total flows. The remaining 74.3% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions into the Americas increased robustly in 2020, reaching 246.5 K t, up by 12.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 23.2%, with an average annual increase of 7.2%. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 3.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.1%	(3.1%)	12.4%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Turkey, and Spain were the leading sources for imports in kind of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions into the Americas. Ukraine accounted for 5.1% of imports in kind, Turkey for 1.9%, and Spain for 1.8%, together representing 8.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions into the Americas rose strongly in 2020, reaching 432.4 M $ US, up by 10.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 8.7%, with an average annual growth of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 392.0 M $ US, when imports declined by 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	(8.6%)	10.3%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports in value terms of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions into the Americas was quite broad. Ukraine accounted for 5.0% of imports in value terms, Spain for 2.4%, and Turkey for 2.1%, together representing only 9.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io