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Cottonseed oil consumption in Lesotho is expected to decline over the next five years. In 2021, the country consumed 1 thousand metric tons of the product. This is down 20.6% from 2017. In 2021, Lesotho ranked 45th in the world for cottonseed oil consumption. Laos led the way at 1 thousand metric tons, followed by China, Brazil, and Uzbekistan. By 2026, Lesotho's cottonseed oil consumption is projected to decrease to 0.95 thousand metric tons. This would be a decrease of 4.4% from 2021.
