> In 2023 Mali produced 46,200 t of cottonseed oil, the 8th largest in the world (1.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%.

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

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# Cottonseed oil production in Mali

In 2023 Mali produced 46,200 t of cottonseed oil, the 8th largest in the world (1.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 69,983 t in 2015.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 202346,200 t
World rank8 of 79
10-year change+14%
Record69,983 t2015

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

## Mali compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.1%0.79% in 2013
10-year change+14%world −19%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/united-states/) | 170,000 | 4.1% |
| 7 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/uzbekistan/) | 136,642 | 3.3% |
| 8 | **Mali** | 46,200 | 1.1% |
| 9 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mexico/) | 43,700 | 1.0% |
| 10 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/cameroon/) | 35,100 | 0.84% |

[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; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 46,200 | −24% |
| 2022 | 60,800 | +45% |
| 2021 | 42,000 | −30% |
| 2020 | 59,900 | −8.3% |
| 2019 | 65,300 | +49% |
| 2018 | 43,800 | −35% |
| 2017 | 67,531 | +29% |
| 2016 | 52,247 | −25% |
| 2015 | 69,983 | +57% |
| 2014 | 44,500 | +10% |
| 2013 | 40,400 | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 37,300 | +51% |
| 2011 | 24,700 | +25% |
| 2010 | 19,800 | +10% |
| 2009 | 18,000 | −17% |
| 2008 | 21,600 | −41% |
| 2007 | 36,900 | −23% |
| 2006 | 47,700 | −11% |
| 2005 | 53,700 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 52,900 | +22% |
| 2003 | 43,400 | +45% |
| 2002 | 30,000 | +15% |
| 2001 | 26,100 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 25,000 | −3.8% |
| 1999 | 26,000 | −7.1% |
| 1998 | 28,000 | −7.3% |
| 1997 | 30,194 | +18% |
| 1996 | 25,500 | +13% |
| 1995 | 22,501 | −25% |
| 1994 | 30,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 30,000 | −1.0% |
| 1992 | 30,300 | +12% |
| 1991 | 27,000 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 24,900 | −0.4% |
| 1989 | 25,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 25,000 | +107% |
| 1987 | 12,077 | −19% |
| 1986 | 14,917 | −0.6% |
| 1985 | 15,000 | +20% |
| 1984 | 12,500 | +34% |
| 1983 | 9,300 | +33% |
| 1982 | 7,000 | +17% |
| 1981 | 6,000 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 5,500 | +15% |
| 1979 | 4,800 | +60% |
| 1978 | 3,000 | +11% |
| 1977 | 2,700 | +17% |
| 1976 | 2,300 | +35% |
| 1975 | 1,700 | +31% |
| 1974 | 1,300 | +30% |
| 1973 | 1,000 | +213% |
| 1972 | 320 | +100% |
| 1971 | 160 | +100% |
| 1970 | 80 | +33% |
| 1969 | 60 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports5,951 t USD 2.3 m
Importer rank6 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 Mali?

Mali produced 46,200 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mali ranked 8th 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 Mali changed?

It rose by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −19% for the world. The record was 69,983 t in 2015.

### Does Mali export or import cottonseed oil?

In 2024 Mali reported no exports and imports of 5,951 t (USD 2.3 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; the 2023 figure for Mali 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/)[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 Mali

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mali/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/mali/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/mali/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mali/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/mali/)[Okra](https://husfarm.com/production/okra/mali/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/mali/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/mali/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mali/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mali/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mali/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/mali/)
[Agricultural production in Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mali/)

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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