# Global Cottonseed Market 2026

> World exports of cottonseed (HS 120729) reached $488.2 million in 2024, 143% more than in 2019. Australia was the largest exporter with 47% of the world total, and China was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cottonseed-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 488.2 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Cotton seeds for crushing or feeding.

Segments: Whole cottonseed, Delinted cottonseed, Crushing seed.

Typical buyers: Oil crushers, Feed makers, Dairy farms.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of cottonseed (HS 120729) were worth $488.2 million in 2024. | 488.2 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 143% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($200.7 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +143 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Australia was the largest exporter in 2024, with 47% of world exports ($230.4 million). | 47 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Australia, the United States and Greece, shipped 85% of world exports in 2024. | 85 % of world exports | 2024 |
| China was the largest importer in 2024, buying $226.8 million, or 46% of world imports. | 46 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 15 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 15 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.35 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.35 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 1.38 million tonnes of this product in 2024. | 1.38 million tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 143% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 230.4 |
| 2 | United States | 113.6 |
| 3 | Greece | 71.6 |
| 4 | Benin | 20.8 |
| 5 | Brazil | 10.8 |
| 6 | Kazakhstan | 8.9 |
| 7 | Azerbaijan | 6.0 |
| 8 | Argentina | 4.6 |
| 9 | Mozambique | 3.3 |
| 10 | Togo | 3.2 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 226.8 |
| 2 | South Korea | 48.0 |
| 3 | Japan | 37.1 |
| 4 | Italy | 36.2 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 24.6 |
| 6 | Mexico | 21.0 |
| 7 | United States | 20.5 |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 11.9 |
| 9 | Spain | 11.3 |
| 10 | Mali | 10.3 |

## World exports of HS 120729, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 275.1 |
| 2018 | 236.0 |
| 2019 | 200.7 |
| 2020 | 236.8 |
| 2021 | 361.9 |
| 2022 | 527.9 |
| 2023 | 600.2 |
| 2024 | 488.2 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global cottonseed market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 120729 reached $488.2 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most cottonseed?

Australia led world exports in 2024 with 47% of the total, followed by the United States, Greece and Benin.

### Which countries import the most cottonseed?

China was the largest importer in 2024, followed by South Korea, Japan and Italy.

### Is world trade in cottonseed growing?

World exports were 143% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of cottonseed?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.35 per kilogram in 2024.

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## How to cite

Stratum Market Research, "Global Cottonseed Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cottonseed-market/