Cotton seed cake exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cotton seed cake worth $113.6 million (320.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 79 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113.6M | 320.6K t |
| 2023 | $123.7M | 320.5K t |
| 2022 | $91.3M | 243.1K t |
| 2021 | $89.1M | 241.0K t |
| 2020 | $81.4M | 311.7K t |
| 2019 | $76.7M | 292.2K t |
| 2018 | $98.4M | 405.3K t |
| 2017 | $103.6M | 381.8K t |
Where the United States exports cotton seed cake to
Most of it went to South Korea (34%), China (23%), Mexico (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $38.6M | 34% |
| China | $25.7M | 23% |
| Mexico | $21.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $20.1M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1% |
| Qatar | $787K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $592K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $485K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton seed cake imports to the United States
The United States imported $20.5 million of cotton seed cake in 2024 (42.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. Australia alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $20.1M | 98% |
| France | $181K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $144K | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | $30K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $28K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1207.29: Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton seed cake exported by the United States?
The United States exported cotton seed cake worth $113.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 320.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 79 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton seed cake from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Mexico (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton seed cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.35 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cotton seed cake from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $103.6 million in 2017 to $113.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $123.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import cotton seed cake?
Yes. The United States imported $20.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, France and Uganda. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $93.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton seed cake?
The HS code for cotton seed cake is subheading 1207.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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