> In 2023 South Africa produced 5,700 t of cottonseed oil, the 38th largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/south-africa/

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# Cottonseed oil production in South Africa

In 2023 South Africa produced 5,700 t of cottonseed oil, the 38th largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%. The record was 19,795 t in 1998.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 20235,700 t
World rank38 of 79
10-year change−48%
Record19,795 t1998

## Cottonseed oil in South Africa, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.14%0.21% in 2013
10-year change−48%world −19%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/iran/) | 6,400 | 0.15% |
| 37 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/bangladesh/) | 6,066 | 0.15% |
| 38 | **South Africa** | 5,700 | 0.14% |
| 39 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/mozambique/) | 5,000 | 0.12% |
| 40 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/syria/) | 4,900 | 0.12% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 5,700 | −8.1% |
| 2022 | 6,200 | −32% |
| 2021 | 9,100 | −38% |
| 2020 | 14,600 | −7.6% |
| 2019 | 15,800 | +65% |
| 2018 | 9,600 | +96% |
| 2017 | 4,900 | −32% |
| 2016 | 7,200 | −12% |
| 2015 | 8,200 | +22% |
| 2014 | 6,700 | −39% |
| 2013 | 10,900 | −16% |
| 2012 | 13,000 | +49% |
| 2011 | 8,700 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 8,500 | −22% |
| 2009 | 10,900 | +14% |
| 2008 | 9,600 | −21% |
| 2007 | 12,100 | −25% |
| 2006 | 16,200 | −16% |
| 2005 | 19,400 | +24% |
| 2004 | 15,700 | +47% |
| 2003 | 10,700 | +13% |
| 2002 | 9,500 | −40% |
| 2001 | 15,800 | −11% |
| 2000 | 17,718 | −4.7% |
| 1999 | 18,598 | −6.0% |
| 1998 | 19,795 | +19% |
| 1997 | 16,620 | +21% |
| 1996 | 13,781 | +11% |
| 1995 | 12,462 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 12,053 | +49% |
| 1993 | 8,069 | −6.3% |
| 1992 | 8,609 | −32% |
| 1991 | 12,592 | −14% |
| 1990 | 14,661 | −20% |
| 1989 | 18,441 | −3.5% |
| 1988 | 19,115 | +36% |
| 1987 | 14,104 | +27% |
| 1986 | 11,132 | −1.7% |
| 1985 | 11,326 | +27% |
| 1984 | 8,889 | +34% |
| 1983 | 6,639 | −27% |
| 1982 | 9,120 | −37% |
| 1981 | 14,374 | −13% |
| 1980 | 16,507 | +19% |
| 1979 | 13,921 | +12% |
| 1978 | 12,419 | +46% |
| 1977 | 8,515 | +143% |
| 1976 | 3,505 | −53% |
| 1975 | 7,431 | +20% |
| 1974 | 6,201 | +131% |
| 1973 | 2,683 | −13% |
| 1972 | 3,097 | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 2,876 | −13% |
| 1970 | 3,316 | −44% |
| 1969 | 5,956 | +57% |
| 1968 | 3,786 | +23% |
| 1967 | 3,067 | −26% |
| 1966 | 4,137 | −31% |
| 1965 | 6,013 | +67% |
| 1964 | 3,608 | −17% |
| 1963 | 4,328 | +86% |
| 1962 | 2,322 | +41% |
| 1961 | 1,652 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports4,021 t USD 4.9 m
Exporter rank11 of 51
Imports1,955 t USD 536,000
Importer rank15 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 South Africa?

South Africa produced 5,700 t in 2023, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Africa ranked 38th 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 South Africa changed?

It fell by 48% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −19% for the world. The record was 19,795 t in 1998.

### Does South Africa export or import cottonseed oil?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 4,021 t (USD 4.9 m) and imports of 1,955 t (USD 536,000), 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 South Africa 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 South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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