The forecast for cottonseed oil non-food uses in the US shows a decrease from 5.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 4.0 thousand metric tons annually from 2025 to 2028. Given that we are in 2024 and there is no data provided for 2023, we can only focus on future trends. The drop from 2024 to subsequent years indicates a significant decline of 20% year-on-year, stabilizing at 4.0 thousand metric tons through 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Shifts in industrial demand for bio-based alternatives.
- Potential impact of environmental policies influencing production and demand.
- Evolving applications in non-food industries leveraging plant-based oils.
