Cottonseed cake exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cottonseed cake worth $15.0 million (32.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 49 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.5 million.
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 | $15.0M | 32.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 38.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 36.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 72.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.5M | 106.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 102.7K t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 95.0K t |
Where the United States exports cottonseed cake to
Mexico alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.5M | 57% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $945K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $653K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $651K | 4.3% |
| Ecuador | $516K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $471K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $302K | 2% |
| Colombia | $245K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 68% above the world average of $0.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cottonseed cake imports to the United States
Imports of cottonseed cake by the United States reached $903 thousand in 2024 (98 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Philippines alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $788K | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 11% |
| Mexico | $19K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cottonseed cake exports (HS 2306.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of cottonseed cake exported by the United States?
The United States exported cottonseed cake worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 49 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy cottonseed cake from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Austria (9%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of cottonseed cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $0.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cottonseed cake from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import cottonseed cake?
Yes. The United States imported $903 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cottonseed cake?
The HS code for cottonseed cake is subheading 2306.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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