The analysis of global cottonseed meal production in 2023 indicates that India and China are the top producers, with shares of 28.48% and 26.68%, respectively. Year-on-year, India grew slightly by 1.59%, while China experienced a decline of 0.42%. Brazil showed significant growth at 9.97%. Among smaller producers, Ivory Coast surged by 27.13%, with Chad also seeing a sharp increase of 44.96%. In contrast, countries like Australia and Egypt faced notable declines of 20.34% and 6.34%, respectively.
Looking ahead to 2024, trends to watch include continued growth in Brazil and countries like Chad. However, the uncertain political and economic environment could impact production stability in nations such as Pakistan and Egypt. Declining production in historically strong players like the United States and Pakistan points to a potential geographical shift in global production leadership.
Top countries in Cottonseed Meal Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 28.48 | 2023 | -3.13% | +1.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 26.68 | 2023 | -8.82% | -0.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 14.2 | 2023 | +25.01% | +9.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Pakistan | 8.04 | 2023 | +57.79% | -2.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 3.58 | 2023 | +0.93% | -4.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Uzbekistan | 3.34 | 2023 | -9.66% | +0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mali | 0.97 | 2023 | +34.86% | -5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Turkmenistan | 0.96 | 2023 | 0% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Benin | 0.89 | 2023 | +2.29% | +1.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cameroon | 0.66 | 2023 | +11.11% | +2.59% | View data |
