The United States leads global cotton seed exports with 40.61% of the share in kilograms, followed by Greece at 19.4% and Ivory Coast at 11.78%. Notably, Mozambique experienced a significant increase of 91.12% in 2023. In contrast, Australia saw a decline of 3.01%. Smaller contributors like Kuwait and Thailand showed impressive year-on-year growth at 25.07% and 17.88%, respectively.
Future trends in the global cotton seed export market to watch include:
- The potential for further increases in Mozambique's export capacity given its dramatic growth.
- The impact of influential players like the U.S. maintaining their large share while others like Zambia may enter as emerging markets.
- The influence of geopolitical factors on trade relationships and climate change on production.
- Technological advancements in agriculture that could enhance yields and export capacity.
Top countries in Export of Cotton Seeds Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 40.61 | 2023 | +2.95% | +2.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 19.4 | 2023 | +1.85% | +7.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ivory Coast | 11.78 | 2023 | +3.44% | +3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 9.57 | 2023 | -9.68% | -3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Benin | 7.19 | 2023 | +6.33% | +2.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mozambique | 4.88 | 2023 | -16.27% | +91.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 2.22 | 2023 | -2.85% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Argentina | 1.53 | 2023 | -0.66% | +6.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mexico | 0.63 | 2023 | +3.5% | +3.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Uganda | 0.61 | 2023 | +4.83% | +1.88% | View data |
