Swaziland: Cottonseed Market 2020

Cottonseed Market Size in Swaziland

The revenue of the cottonseed market in Swaziland amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, cottonseed consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the cottonseed market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cottonseed Production in Swaziland

In value terms, cottonseed production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Swaziland cottonseed production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Cottonseed Exports

Exports from Swaziland

Cottonseed exports from Swaziland stood at X tons in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cottonseed exports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cottonseed exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, cottonseed exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, cottonseed exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cottonseed exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and Australia (X tons) represented the main exporters of cottonseed in 2018, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Greece (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons), Togo (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held 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 Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cottonseed markets from Swaziland were the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Greece ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Australia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cottonseed export price in Swaziland stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the cottonseed export price continues to indicate a measured decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. Swaziland export price peaked at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices remained at a 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 Swaziland

In 2018, the imports of cottonseed into Swaziland stood at X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, cottonseed imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, cottonseed imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of cottonseed imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cottonseed imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, cottonseed imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cottonseed imports reached their peak of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of cottonseed imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China represented the largest importer of cottonseed in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. South Korea (X tons) held 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Saudi Arabia and South Korea increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Japan (-X p.p.), South Africa (-X p.p.) and Mexico (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In China, cottonseed imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. 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

The cottonseed import price in Swaziland stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the cottonseed import price continues to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for cottonseed attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for cottonseed remained at a lower figure.

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