Refined cottonseed oil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in refined cottonseed oil was worth $123.4 million in 2024, about 102.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $123.4M | 102.6K t |
| 2023 | $138.9M | 102.7K t |
| 2022 | $246.1M | 131.1K t |
| 2021 | $157.9M | 105.3K t |
| 2020 | $134.6M | 148.8K t |
| 2019 | $138.9M | 155.0K t |
| 2018 | $97.2M | 101.4K t |
| 2017 | $97.0M | 93.7K t |
Top refined cottonseed oil exporting countries
Exports are led by Argentina (18%), Uzbekistan (16%) and Malaysia (13%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $22.8M | 19% |
| Uzbekistan | $19.9M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $15.8M | 13% |
| United States | $10.7M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $9.2M | 7.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.8M | 7.1% |
| China | $7.3M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $5.3M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.8M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Australia is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Afghanistan and Malaysia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 47% across 141 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $27.3M | 22% |
| Afghanistan | $16.0M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $14.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $9.5M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 5.7% |
| Tajikistan | $6.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 4.3% |
| Greece | $5.3M | 4.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $5.0M | 4.1% |
| France | $5.0M | 4.1% |
| Uruguay | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $1.9M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.19 per kg and Uzbekistan $0.90 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 1512.29: Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. HS 1512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most refined cottonseed oil?
Argentina exported $22.8 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Uzbekistan (16%) and Malaysia (13%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most refined cottonseed oil?
Australia imported $27.3 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Afghanistan (13%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in refined cottonseed oil?
It was worth $123.4 million in 2024, about 102.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $246.1 million. 80 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of refined cottonseed oil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.19 per kg and Uzbekistan $0.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for refined cottonseed oil?
The HS code for refined cottonseed oil is subheading 1512.29, in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1512 page.
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