The cottonseed meal production in India stood at 4.30 million metric tons in 2023. Forecasts predict a steady increase in production, reaching 4.38 million metric tons in 2024 and rising to 4.56 million metric tons by 2028. This indicates a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 0.91% from 2023 to 2024. For the subsequent years, the projected year-on-year increases are 0.91% for 2025, 1.13% for 2026, 1.12% for 2027, and 0.89% for 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is estimated at roughly 1.15%.
Key future trends to watch include advancements in agricultural technology, fluctuations in global cottonseed demand, policy changes, and climate impacts. Observing these factors will be essential to understanding and forecasting further trends in cottonseed meal production in India.
