Cottonseed cake trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cottonseed cake was worth $107.7 million in 2024, about 383.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and down 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107.7M | 383.0K t |
| 2023 | $116.4M | 403.9K t |
| 2022 | $146.5M | 610.5K t |
| 2021 | $154.6M | 711.7K t |
| 2020 | $132.5M | 604.5K t |
| 2019 | $119.4M | 579.0K t |
| 2018 | $135.3M | 580.5K t |
| 2017 | $116.1M | 458.9K t |
Top cottonseed cake exporting countries
Benin is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by the United States and Cote d'Ivoire. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 49 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $17.6M | 16% |
| United States | $15.0M | 14% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14.6M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $12.3M | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $12.1M | 11% |
| Argentina | $7.1M | 6.6% |
| Greece | $6.6M | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $6.1M | 5.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.3M | 3% |
| India | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Syria | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Senegal is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Mauritania and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 78 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $11.8M | 11% |
| Mauritania | $11.7M | 11% |
| India | $9.1M | 8.5% |
| China | $8.7M | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $8.5M | 7.9% |
| Mali | $5.7M | 5.3% |
| Lebanon | $5.3M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $4.8M | 4.5% |
| Uruguay | $4.7M | 4.3% |
| Togo | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.47 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.19 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2306.10: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils. HS 2306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cottonseed cake?
Benin exported $17.6 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Cote d'Ivoire (14%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cottonseed cake?
Senegal imported $11.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Mauritania (11%) and India (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cottonseed cake?
It was worth $107.7 million in 2024, about 383.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $154.6 million. 49 countries reported exports and 78 reported imports.
What is the average price of cottonseed cake per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.47 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.19 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for cottonseed cake?
The HS code for cottonseed cake is subheading 2306.10, in chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2306 page.
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