Raw Materials
Cottonseed
HS Code
230610
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cottonseed Meal market coverage spans 88 countries.
- 237 exporter companies and 287 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,030 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-26.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cottonseed Meal
Analyze 1,030 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Cottonseed Meal.
Cottonseed Meal Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Cottonseed Meal to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Cottonseed Meal: India (+164.0%), Switzerland (-39.1%), Tanzania (+35.3%).
Cottonseed Meal Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Cottonseed Meal country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Cottonseed Meal transaction unit prices: China (0.62 USD / kg), India (0.35 USD / kg), Switzerland (0.32 USD / kg), United States (0.30 USD / kg), Kazakhstan (0.22 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +164.0% | 39 | 1.53 USD / kg (40,300 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (80,000 kg) | 1.97 USD / kg (114,870 kg) | 2.17 USD / kg (75,200 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (484,200 kg) | 0.35 USD / kg (30,000 kg) | ||||||
| Benin | -10.3% | 266 | 0.25 USD / kg (16,707,177.981 kg) | 0.27 USD / kg (18,155,617.96 kg) | 0.29 USD / kg (8,191,920.014 kg) | 0.28 USD / kg (6,365,833.949 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | +6.5% | 252 | 0.18 USD / kg (1,736,470 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (1,512,110 kg) | 0.21 USD / kg (2,230,000 kg) | 0.20 USD / kg (645,600 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (2,056,500 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (4,505,640 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +10.1% | 239 | 0.20 USD / kg (7,076,249.967 kg) | 0.32 USD / kg (9,217,790.006 kg) | 0.18 USD / kg (15,900,489.944 kg) | 0.18 USD / kg (11,344,330.005 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (9,892,150.001 kg) | 0.18 USD / kg (4,864,140.005 kg) | ||||||
| China | -9.8% | 54 | 0.56 USD / kg (963,175 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (505,790 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (1,547,735 kg) | 0.58 USD / kg (1,604,899 kg) | 0.59 USD / kg (574,222 kg) | 0.62 USD / kg (601,360 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -8.2% | 26 | - (-) | 0.30 USD / kg (1,011,506 kg) | - (-) | 0.29 USD / kg (309,400 kg) | 0.26 USD / kg (1,686,300 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -1.9% | 3 | 0.42 USD / kg (6,356 kg) | - (-) | 0.42 USD / kg (6,356 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Nigeria | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Azerbaijan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Cottonseed Meal Global Supply Chain Coverage
524 companies
237 exporters and 287 importers are mapped for Cottonseed Meal.
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Cottonseed Meal Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
237 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cottonseed Meal. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Cottonseed Meal Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners
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Cottonseed Meal Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 237 total exporter companies in the Cottonseed Meal supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Cottonseed Meal Global Exporter Coverage
237 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Cottonseed Meal supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Cottonseed Meal (HS Code 230610) in 2024
For Cottonseed Meal in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 35,032,107 kg | 14,655,611.104 USD |
| 2 | United States | 45,547,543 kg | 14,202,956 USD |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | 49,041,290 kg | 11,633,034.774 USD |
| 4 | India | 15,904,771 kg | 5,201,627.1 USD |
| 5 | Azerbaijan | 10,034,014 kg | 2,029,722.15 USD |
| 6 | Turkiye | 7,933,452 kg | 1,963,091 USD |
| 7 | Uzbekistan | 3,275,430 kg | 1,001,360 USD |
| 8 | Philippines | 50,823.02 kg | 816,108 USD |
| 9 | Brazil | 1,477,750 kg | 339,762 USD |
| 10 | Zimbabwe | 528,000 kg | 168,423.662 USD |
Cottonseed Meal Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cottonseed Meal Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
287 importer companies are mapped for Cottonseed Meal demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cottonseed Meal Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Tajikistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kenya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Tajikistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
287 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cottonseed Meal.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Cottonseed Meal (HS Code 230610) in 2024
For Cottonseed Meal in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 34,419,314 kg | 9,960,609.923 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 23,196,000 kg | 8,671,283 USD |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 17,071,450 kg | 3,717,965.98 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 5,471,653.55 kg | 3,177,375 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 5,685,649 kg | 3,001,724.599 USD |
| 6 | Paraguay | 10,570,000 kg | 2,451,138.72 USD |
| 7 | Turkiye | 8,320,561 kg | 1,796,598 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 439,208.447 kg | 1,063,554.617 USD |
| 9 | Brazil | 275,000 kg | 708,891 USD |
| 10 | Ecuador | 771,559 kg | 520,853.19 USD |
Cottonseed Meal Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Cottonseed Meal origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeByproduct
Product FormMeal (oilseed cake/residue)
Industry PositionAnimal Feed Ingredient
Market
Cottonseed meal is a protein- and fiber-rich oilseed meal produced as a co-product of cottonseed oil extraction and used primarily in ruminant feed and some compound feed applications. Global availability is structurally tied to cotton ginning and crushing volumes, concentrating supply in major cotton-producing countries including India, China, the United States, Brazil, and Pakistan. Cross-border trade is often regional and opportunistic, with pricing influenced by the broader oilseed meal complex (notably soybean meal) and local livestock feeding economics. Market access and buyer specifications are strongly shaped by feed-safety requirements and gossypol management, while sustainability and labor scrutiny can spill over from upstream cotton supply chains.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLarge cotton producer; cottonseed crushing supports significant cottonseed meal availability.
- ChinaLarge cotton producer; cottonseed processing supports domestic feed use.
- United StatesMajor cotton producer; cottonseed meal supplied into feed markets alongside other oilseed meals.
- BrazilMajor cotton producer; expanding oilseed processing footprint in some regions.
- PakistanMajor cotton producer; cottonseed-derived feed ingredients used in domestic livestock sectors.
- TurkiyeCotton-producing country with cottonseed processing and regional feed demand.
- UzbekistanCotton-producing country; cotton sector has been subject to labor-rights scrutiny historically.
- AustraliaCotton producer; output varies with water availability and seasonal conditions.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Free-flowing granular meal or cake (ground), typically brown to tan; may be sold as meal or pellets depending on feed mill preference.
- Higher fiber profile than many other oilseed meals due to cottonseed hull content, affecting energy density and inclusion rates.
Compositional Metrics
- Crude protein, crude fiber, residual oil, moisture, and ash are core commercial parameters used in contracts and feed formulation.
- Free gossypol (and/or total gossypol) is a critical safety and usability metric, especially for non-ruminant diets and young animals.
- Mycotoxin (e.g., aflatoxin) and pesticide-residue monitoring may be required depending on origin, storage history, and importing-market rules.
Grades
- Solvent-extracted cottonseed meal vs expeller-pressed meal are commonly distinguished in trade due to residual oil and nutrient differences.
- Decorticated (lower hull) vs undecorticated meal distinctions influence protein and fiber specifications.
Packaging
- Bulk shipments to feed mills and traders, including bulk vessel/rail/truck movements in producing regions.
- Bagged formats (e.g., multiwall paper or woven PP) and flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) are used for containerized trade where applicable.
ProcessingHeat exposure during processing can affect protein quality and gossypol availability; buyers may specify processing method and quality controls.Practical feed use is constrained by gossypol management and species-specific tolerance, influencing end-market segmentation.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cotton harvest -> ginning (fiber separated from seed) -> cottonseed cleaning/delinting -> crushing/oil extraction -> meal milling/pelletizing -> storage and merchandising -> feed compounders/dairy and beef operations
Demand Drivers
- Protein supplementation demand in ruminant feeding systems where cottonseed meal is an economic substitute or complement to soybean meal and other oilseed meals.
- Local availability of cottonseed and crushing capacity, which can make cottonseed meal a cost-competitive regional feed ingredient.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily determined by moisture control, hygiene, and protection from heat and pests during storage.
- Oxidation and quality loss risks increase with higher residual oil content; inventory turnover and cool, dry storage reduce deterioration.
- Mold and mycotoxin risks can rise if meal is stored or shipped under high humidity or with water ingress; routine sampling and testing are common risk controls.
Risks
Feed Safety And Compliance HighCottonseed meal trade and use can be disrupted by non-compliance with feed-safety specifications, especially around naturally occurring gossypol and potential contaminants (e.g., mycotoxins). Regulatory limits and buyer tolerances vary by market and species, and rejected lots can create sudden commercial and logistical losses.Contract on clear gossypol and contaminant specifications; implement routine sampling/testing, origin and process controls, and species-appropriate formulation/inclusion guidance for downstream users.
Supply Linkage MediumCottonseed meal supply is a co-product stream, so availability can tighten when cotton production falls, ginning throughput declines, or crushing economics shift toward alternative product outputs. This linkage can amplify volatility versus dedicated oilseed meal supply chains.Diversify origins where feasible and maintain procurement flexibility across multiple protein meals; monitor cotton crop and crushing indicators alongside oilseed meal markets.
Price Volatility MediumCottonseed meal prices often move with broader oilseed meal substitution dynamics and regional freight costs, creating feed-cost volatility for livestock producers and margin risk for compounders and traders.Use formula-based pricing or hedging proxies where available; optimize least-cost formulation to switch among protein meals within nutritional and regulatory constraints.
Labor And Human Rights MediumCotton-linked labor-rights controversies can create reputational exposure and compliance risk for buyers, including traceability demands and potential import enforcement actions tied to upstream cotton sourcing.Implement supplier due diligence and chain-of-custody controls aligned to recognized responsible-sourcing frameworks; document origin, processing, and audit evidence for cotton-linked inputs.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and irrigation dependence in some cotton-growing regions can affect cottonseed availability and create ESG scrutiny for cotton-derived co-products.
- Agrochemical use in cotton (insect pests and weed control) can elevate residue-management and sustainability-assurance requirements in downstream supply chains.
- Land-use and biodiversity impacts associated with agricultural expansion where cotton is grown can create reputational and due-diligence expectations for cotton-linked products.
Labor & Social
- Forced-labor and human-rights allegations in parts of the global cotton sector can trigger enhanced due diligence, buyer restrictions, or import enforcement actions that may also affect cotton-derived co-products.
- Child-labor risks in some cotton-growing areas can drive supply-chain auditing and traceability expectations for cotton-linked commodity streams.
FAQ
What is cottonseed meal and where does it come from?Cottonseed meal is the solid residue left after oil is extracted from cottonseed. It is produced in cotton-growing regions as part of the cottonseed crushing process, alongside cottonseed oil.
What is cottonseed meal mainly used for in global trade?Its primary use is as a protein supplement in animal feed, especially for ruminants like dairy and beef cattle. Use in other species can depend on feed-safety specifications and how gossypol risk is managed.
Why do buyers pay attention to gossypol in cottonseed meal?Gossypol is a naturally occurring compound in cottonseed that can limit how cottonseed meal is used in animal diets and can be a compliance issue in some importing markets. Buyers often specify gossypol-related limits and require testing to reduce rejection and feed-safety risk.
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Cottonseed Meal Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Benin, India, United States, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, South Africa, China, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Turkiye, Uruguay, Italy, Zambia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Indonesia, Greece, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Argentina, Kenya, Ecuador, Russia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Spain, Oman, Peru, Germany, Austria, Iran, Mozambique, Niger, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Canada, Netherlands, Japan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Denmark, Switzerland, Egypt, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Malta, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Belgium, France, Czechia, Romania, Burundi, Botswana, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Morocco, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Togo
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