Cottonseed Price

Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.

Latest reported price

$368 USD/t

As of Jun 2026

NormalPrevious 12 months

The latest value is within the typical range of $351–$381 USD/t.

Cottonseed Price History

Cottonseed Prices by Country

Cottonseed export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.

CountryLatest · USD/tYoY
United States$387
Jul 1, 2026
+4.2%
Azerbaijan$177
Jun 1, 2026
-3.0%
Brazil$350
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Greece$364
Jun 1, 2026
-9.0%
Indonesia$375
Jun 1, 2026
-4.3%
India$17,283
Jun 1, 2026
+78%
Malaysia$1,322
Jun 1, 2026
-34%
Australia$8,855
May 1, 2026
+2630%
Belgium$3,722
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Italy$1,033
May 1, 2026
-13%
Japan$356
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Lithuania$2,568
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Uzbekistan$2,077
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Israel$1,557
Apr 1, 2026
+0.0%
Kazakhstan$126
Apr 1, 2026
Not reported
Netherlands$2,600
Apr 1, 2026
Not reported
Poland$12,240
Apr 1, 2026
+511%
Spain$3,716
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Paraguay$223
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Togo$157
Mar 1, 2026
+2.3%
South Africa$830
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Kyrgyzstan$200
Feb 1, 2026
-40%
Türkiye$2,871
Dec 1, 2025
+1369%
Bulgaria$3,315
Oct 1, 2025
Not reported
South Korea$542
Oct 1, 2025
Not reported
Slovakia$3,344
Sep 1, 2025
Not reported
Denmark$6,728
Jul 1, 2025
Not reported
Côte d’Ivoire$246
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Philippines$16,921
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Ghana$6,586
Feb 1, 2025
Not reported
New Zealand$563
Jan 1, 2025
Not reported
China$2,502
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Cambodia$200
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Nigeria$15,611
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Namibia$1,224
Oct 1, 2024
Not reported
Burkina Faso$4,888
Sep 1, 2024
Not reported
France$687
Sep 1, 2024
Not reported
Zimbabwe$1,961
Jul 1, 2024
Not reported
Kuwait$3,550
Jun 1, 2024
Not reported
Benin$200
Dec 1, 2023
+20%
Cameroon$158
Dec 1, 2023
Not reported
Tanzania$309
Dec 1, 2023
-21%
Vietnam$390
Dec 1, 2023
Not reported
Zambia$203
Dec 1, 2023
Not reported
Mozambique$1,616
Nov 1, 2023
Not reported
Malawi$173
Nov 1, 2023
Not reported
Bahrain$401
Oct 1, 2023
Not reported
Canada$227
Oct 1, 2023
Not reported
Thailand$10,350
Oct 1, 2023
Not reported
Saudi Arabia$10,667
Sep 1, 2023
+411%
Myanmar$87
Mar 1, 2023
-95%
United Kingdom$965
Feb 1, 2023
Not reported
Pakistan$3,782
Feb 1, 2023
+1166%
Mexico$570
Dec 1, 2022
Not reported
Tunisia$582
Nov 1, 2022
Not reported
Belarus$975
Mar 1, 2022
Not reported
Oman$384
Feb 1, 2022
Not reported
Sweden$13,975
Dec 1, 2021
Not reported
Romania$5,393
Jul 1, 2021
+1.5%
Argentina$117
Jun 1, 2021
Not reported
Kenya$172
Jan 1, 2021
Not reported
Uganda$1,173
Dec 1, 2020
Not reported
Burundi$71
Aug 1, 2020
Not reported
Costa Rica$1,442
Feb 1, 2020
Not reported
Singapore$3,790
Feb 1, 2020
Not reported
Eswatini$181
Dec 1, 2019
-4.8%
United Arab Emirates$350
Jun 1, 2019
Not reported
Nicaragua$241
Apr 1, 2019
Not reported
Ethiopia$1,448
Dec 1, 2018
+17%
Senegal$801
Jun 1, 2018
Not reported
Rwanda$3,013
Sep 1, 2017
Not reported
Germany$264
Jun 1, 2017
Not reported
Laos$304
Apr 1, 2017
Not reported
Guatemala$5,822
Apr 1, 2016
Not reported
Madagascar$347
Apr 1, 2016
+606%
Sudan$625
Jan 1, 2016
+31%
Fiji$2,540
Sep 1, 2015
Not reported
Latvia$2,117
Sep 1, 2015
Not reported
Hungary$419
May 1, 2015
Not reported
Morocco$329
May 1, 2015
Not reported
Czechia$4,260
Dec 1, 2014
+16%
Botswana$503
May 1, 2014
Not reported
Estonia$4.90
Mar 1, 2014
Not reported

What shapes cottonseed prices?

Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.

Seasonality

Seasonal pattern: Yes

Cottonseed is harvested with the lint crop; moisture is highest (up to 18 %) at the start of harvest and falls to 10‑15 % as the season progresses. Storage conditions and aeration requirements vary with regional humidity, influencing the timing of shipments throughout the year.

Demand driver

Oil demand

Rising need for edible and industrial oils drives cottonseed consumption.

Demand driver

Feed demand

Protein‑rich meal supports livestock nutrition, especially ruminants.

Demand driver

Linter demand

Fiber applications in paper and textiles create a market for linters.

Cottonseed Price Questions

What is the typical moisture content of cottonseed and why does it matter?
Cottonseed normally contains 10‑12 % moisture. Moisture above 12 % accelerates deterioration and may require drying or cooling to preserve quality.
How should cottonseed be stored to avoid spoilage?
Store the seed in bulk at temperatures below 60 °F (16 °C) with moisture under 10 %, using aeration in humid areas to remove heat and excess moisture.
What products are obtained from cottonseed after crushing?
Crushing yields approximately 16‑20 % oil, 8‑10 % linters, 25‑26 % hulls, and 45‑46 % meal, each serving different markets such as edible oil, animal feed, and fiber applications.
What food‑safety risks are associated with cottonseed?
If stored with moisture above 10 %, cottonseed can develop aflatoxin‑producing moulds, which pose a high food‑safety risk. Maintaining low moisture and proper cooling mitigates this risk.