Afghanistan: Cottonseed Market 2020

Cottonseed Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the cottonseed market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cottonseed consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the cottonseed market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Cottonseed Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, cottonseed production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cottonseed production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cottonseed production reached its maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, the amount of cottonseed exported from Afghanistan amounted to X kg, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, cottonseed exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, cottonseed exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of cottonseed exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, cottonseed exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, cottonseed exports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of cottonseed exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the largest exporters of cottonseedacross the globe, together committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Greece (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons), Togo (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cottonseed markets from Afghanistan were the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Australia recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cottonseed export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the cottonseed export price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Togo ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

Cottonseed imports into Afghanistan amounted to X tons in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, cottonseed imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. Afghanistan imports peaked in 2017 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, cottonseed imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, cottonseed imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, cottonseed imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) represented the largest importer of cottonseed, committing X% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (X%), Italy (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Japan (X%). South Africa (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cottonseed imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+X%) and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%), Mexico (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+X p.p.) and South Korea (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Japan (-X p.p.), South Africa (-X p.p.) and Mexico (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cottonseed into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cottonseed import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cottonseed import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform