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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in the United States

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in the United States$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market volume for sunflower, safflower, and cottonseed oil showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 452 thousand tons in 2018, it dipped to 406 thousand tons the following year before jumping to 546 thousand tons in 2020. After a contraction to 477 thousand tons in 2021, the market reached its highest point at 588 thousand tons in 2022, then moderated to 500 thousand tons in 2023.

The peak in market volume in 2022 coincided with significant global supply disruptions. Geopolitical conflicts reduced sunflower oil availability from major producers like Ukraine and Russia, leading to a sharp increase in U.S. import volumes to 271 thousand tons that year. This external pressure was partly offset by a strategic partnership formed between Bunge and the BZ Group, a large network of oilseed farmers, which aimed to strengthen domestic supply chains and support market growth.

Entering 2024, the market environment was influenced by changes in the biofuel sector and global price trends. The expiration of the U.S. blenders tax credit for renewable diesel in December 2024 diminished the economic incentive to use vegetable oils like sunflower oil as a feedstock. At the same time, the average U.S. import price for this oil fell by 9.4%, reflecting improved global crop outlooks and a gradual easing of the supply shocks that had characterized the previous years.

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 the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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, 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the 12th largest producer of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from 2017 to 2020.

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

Following a two-year decline, production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in the United States rebounded. In 2020, output reached 438.6 K t, marking a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production fell by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 434.0 K t, which also saw the sharpest annual decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(8.0%)	1.1%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions production in the United States rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, production was valued at 517.9 M $ US, up 3.5% from the previous year. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 497.9 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual decrease of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	0.5%	3.5%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from the United States dropped. In 2020, exports totaled 98.0 K t, reflecting a significant 13.1% decline from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports overall increased by 6.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 112.8 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.9%	5.1%	(13.1%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico (31.7% of exports in kind), Canada (31.7% of exports in kind), and Australia (7.6% of exports in kind) were the primary buyers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from the United States, collectively accounting for 70.9% 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 the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, the value of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions exports from the United States declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 115.7 M $ US, down 11.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 21.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 130.0 M $ US, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.8%	14.8%	(11.0%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Canada, Mexico, and Japan—together represented 73.8% of the total export value of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from the United States.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to the United States amounted to 205.1 K t, representing a sharp 141.0% increase from the previous year. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.5%	(3.2%)	141.0%	45.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the three largest sources—Ukraine, France, and Mexico—dominated imports in kind, collectively accounting for 64.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imported sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 274.2 M $ US, constituting a 116.0% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 171.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.4%	0.2%	116.0%	39.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine (30.0% of imports in value terms), Mexico (15.9% of imports in value terms), and France (15.2% of imports in value terms) led the list of suppliers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to the United States, jointly representing 61.1% 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 the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io