In 2023, the cottonseed processing volume in Japan stood at 27.0 thousand metric tons. The forecasted data for 2024 shows a growth to 28.0 thousand metric tons, marking a 3.7% increase from the previous year. This upward trend continues with 29.0 thousand metric tons forecasted for 2025, resulting in a 3.6% year-on-year growth. The volume remains steady at 29.0 thousand metric tons for 2026 and 2027. For 2028, the volume is expected to rise to 30.0 thousand metric tons, another 3.4% growth from the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 averages to 2.2%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Changes in agricultural policies affecting cotton production.
- Technological advancements in processing that boost efficiency.
- Global market demand shifts for cottonseed by-products.
- Environmental regulations impacting processing methods.
