Germany: Cottonseed Market 2022

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of cottonseed were exported from Germany; increasing by X% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes) were the main destinations of cottonseed exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cottonseed exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cottonseed export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cottonseed Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cottonseed increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cottonseed imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest cottonseed supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cottonseed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Poland (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cottonseed to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cottonseed import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform