> In 2023 Brazil produced 378,170 t of cottonseed oil, the 3rd largest in the world (9.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 37%.

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# Cottonseed oil production in Brazil

In 2023 Brazil produced 378,170 t of cottonseed oil, the 3rd largest in the world (9.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 37%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2023378,170 t
World rank3 of 79
10-year change+37%
Record378,170 t2023

## Cottonseed oil in Brazil, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Brazil compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total9.1%5.4% in 2013
10-year change+37%world −19%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/china/) | 1,309,500 | 31.4% |
| 2 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/india/) | 1,127,000 | 27.0% |
| 3 | **Brazil** | 378,170 | 9.1% |
| 4 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/pakistan/) | 212,700 | 5.1% |
| 5 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/turkey/) | 196,300 | 4.7% |

[Full ranking of 79 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

### Map of world production of cottonseed oil

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Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 378,170 | +34% |
| 2022 | 281,518 | −6.2% |
| 2021 | 300,097 | +11% |
| 2020 | 270,604 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 283,801 | +21% |
| 2018 | 233,921 | +41% |
| 2017 | 165,801 | +54% |
| 2016 | 107,741 | −2.9% |
| 2015 | 110,962 | −63% |
| 2014 | 298,600 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 275,600 | −23% |
| 2012 | 358,700 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 357,400 | +45% |
| 2010 | 246,700 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 227,300 | −18% |
| 2008 | 276,400 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 261,800 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 239,600 | −6.7% |
| 2005 | 256,700 | −2.8% |
| 2004 | 264,000 | +21% |
| 2003 | 217,300 | +11% |
| 2002 | 196,400 | −7.6% |
| 2001 | 212,600 | +27% |
| 2000 | 167,400 | +34% |
| 1999 | 125,200 | +22% |
| 1998 | 103,000 | +26% |
| 1997 | 82,000 | −8.5% |
| 1996 | 89,600 | −19% |
| 1995 | 111,300 | −13% |
| 1994 | 128,000 | +16% |
| 1993 | 110,400 | −33% |
| 1992 | 165,900 | −8.8% |
| 1991 | 182,000 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 175,300 | −5.7% |
| 1989 | 185,900 | −5.7% |
| 1988 | 197,100 | +21% |
| 1987 | 162,300 | −14% |
| 1986 | 189,700 | −10.0% |
| 1985 | 210,700 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 199,800 | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 187,000 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 181,000 | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 175,000 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 166,000 | +14% |
| 1979 | 145,600 | +19% |
| 1978 | 122,400 | −11% |
| 1977 | 137,600 | +36% |
| 1976 | 101,000 | −11% |
| 1975 | 114,000 | −16% |
| 1974 | 135,000 | −6.9% |
| 1973 | 145,000 | −4.6% |
| 1972 | 152,000 | +20% |
| 1971 | 126,728 | −14% |
| 1970 | 146,574 | −17% |
| 1969 | 177,117 | +29% |
| 1968 | 137,415 | +23% |
| 1967 | 112,086 | −14% |
| 1966 | 130,568 | +27% |
| 1965 | 103,169 | −13% |
| 1964 | 118,434 | −9.5% |
| 1963 | 130,825 | −2.0% |
| 1962 | 133,503 | +15% |
| 1961 | 116,230 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,177 t USD 3.0 m
Exporter rank14 of 51
Imports9,017 t USD 9.5 m
Importer rank5 of 106
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cottonseed oil in Brazil?

Brazil produced 378,170 t in 2023, 9.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Brazil rank in the world for production of cottonseed oil?

Brazil ranked 3rd of 79 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 31.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of cottonseed oil in Brazil changed?

It rose by 37% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −19% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Brazil export or import cottonseed oil?

In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 2,177 t (USD 3.0 m) and imports of 9,017 t (USD 9.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/india/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/pakistan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/turkey/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/united-states/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/uzbekistan/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mali/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mexico/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/cameroon/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/australia/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/tajikistan/)[Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/benin/)
[All countries producing cottonseed oil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## Other products of Brazil

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/brazil/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/brazil/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/brazil/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/brazil/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/brazil/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/brazil/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/brazil/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/brazil/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/brazil/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brazil/)
[Agricultural production in Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/country/brazil/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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