In 2023, India and China accounted for the largest shares of global cottonseed losses, with India at 51.11 thousand metric tons and China at 31.22 thousand metric tons. Year-on-year, India experienced a 0.72% decline, and China saw a 1.75% decrease. Pakistan also showed a decline of 1.98%, while Nigeria was the only country with a notable increase at 1.92%. The five-year analysis highlights a contraction trend in leading countries like India and China, with Greece and Myanmar showing significant annual declines. Egypt, South Africa, and Spain remained stable, showing no change in losses.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in cottonseed loss shares as sustainability practices and technological advancements in agriculture could reduce losses. Moreover, climate change impacts, including extreme weather patterns, could further influence the distribution of losses among these countries.
Top countries in Cottonseed Losses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 51.11 | 2023 | -1.71% | -0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 31.22 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 6.33 | 2023 | -3.39% | -1.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Turkmenistan | 1.56 | 2023 | -6.67% | -1.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Nigeria | 1.22 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 0.89 | 2023 | 0% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Myanmar | 0.56 | 2023 | 0% | -3.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Egypt | 0.22 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 0.22 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
