> In 2023 Iran produced 6,400 t of cottonseed oil, the 36th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 58%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/iran/

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# Cottonseed oil production in Iran

In 2023 Iran produced 6,400 t of cottonseed oil, the 36th largest in the world (0.15% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 58%. The record was 68,288 t in 1974.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 20236,400 t
World rank36 of 79
10-year change−58%
Record68,288 t1974

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

## Iran compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.15%0.30% in 2013
10-year change−58%world −19%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 34 | [Togo](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/togo/) | 7,100 | 0.17% |
| 35 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/kyrgyzstan/) | 6,900 | 0.17% |
| 36 | **Iran** | 6,400 | 0.15% |
| 37 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/bangladesh/) | 6,066 | 0.15% |
| 38 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/south-africa/) | 5,700 | 0.14% |

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

### Map of world production of cottonseed oil

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 6,400 | −8.6% |
| 2022 | 7,000 | +15% |
| 2021 | 6,100 | −3.2% |
| 2020 | 6,300 | −4.5% |
| 2019 | 6,600 | −13% |
| 2018 | 7,600 | −20% |
| 2017 | 9,500 | −13% |
| 2016 | 10,900 | −0.9% |
| 2015 | 11,000 | −30% |
| 2014 | 15,642 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 15,180 | +20% |
| 2012 | 12,600 | −13% |
| 2011 | 14,438 | −7.4% |
| 2010 | 15,600 | −17% |
| 2009 | 18,700 | −16% |
| 2008 | 22,200 | +28% |
| 2007 | 17,400 | −28% |
| 2006 | 24,000 | −25% |
| 2005 | 32,000 | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 29,400 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 28,300 | −11% |
| 2002 | 31,900 | −18% |
| 2001 | 38,711 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 38,579 | +16% |
| 1999 | 33,241 | −11% |
| 1998 | 37,444 | −17% |
| 1997 | 45,364 | −3.8% |
| 1996 | 47,142 | +27% |
| 1995 | 37,247 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 35,451 | +27% |
| 1993 | 27,814 | −18% |
| 1992 | 33,820 | −20% |
| 1991 | 42,202 | −5.5% |
| 1990 | 44,637 | +11% |
| 1989 | 40,186 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 38,578 | +11% |
| 1987 | 34,636 | −2.8% |
| 1986 | 35,629 | +12% |
| 1985 | 31,810 | −7.6% |
| 1984 | 34,439 | +24% |
| 1983 | 27,841 | −19% |
| 1982 | 34,348 | +46% |
| 1981 | 23,470 | +22% |
| 1980 | 19,195 | −32% |
| 1979 | 28,325 | −31% |
| 1978 | 40,785 | −20% |
| 1977 | 50,869 | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 48,340 | +9.0% |
| 1975 | 44,335 | −35% |
| 1974 | 68,288 | +18% |
| 1973 | 58,069 | −3.2% |
| 1972 | 60,010 | +39% |
| 1971 | 43,036 | −11% |
| 1970 | 48,627 | −4.7% |
| 1969 | 51,040 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 49,090 | +40% |
| 1967 | 35,054 | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 34,490 | −25% |
| 1965 | 45,915 | +27% |
| 1964 | 36,137 | −2.8% |
| 1963 | 37,172 | +36% |
| 1962 | 27,432 | −20% |
| 1961 | 34,403 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports1 t USD 15,000
Importer rank100 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 Iran?

Iran produced 6,400 t in 2023, 0.15% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 36th 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 Iran changed?

It fell by 58% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −19% for the world. The record was 68,288 t in 1974.

### Does Iran export or import cottonseed oil?

In 2024 Iran reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 15,000), 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; the 2023 figure for Iran is from an external organisation. 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/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/brazil/)[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/)
[All countries producing cottonseed oil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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