Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for cottonseed meal.
Cottonseed Meal Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$256 USD/t
As of Jun 2026
NormalPrevious 12 months
The latest value is within the typical range of $223–$316 USD/t.
Cottonseed Meal Price History
Cottonseed Meal Prices by Country
Cottonseed meal 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.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $275 Jul 1, 2026 | -0.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $199 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.0% |
| Brazil | $245 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.4% |
| Greece | $414 Jun 1, 2026 | -31% |
| Indonesia | $420 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| India | $355 Jun 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $179 May 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Philippines | $23,314 May 1, 2026 | -35% |
| Uzbekistan | $466 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $252 Apr 1, 2026 | +129% |
| France | $284 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $348 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $457 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $192 Nov 1, 2025 | -13% |
| Malaysia | $141 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $9,346 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $1,229 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Norway | $1,709 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Burkina Faso | $152 Dec 1, 2024 | -60% |
| China | $573 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Kuwait | $294 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Togo | $254 Jun 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $30,041 May 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $4,790 May 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Germany | $1,851 Mar 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Spain | $508 Feb 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $319 Jan 1, 2024 | -17% |
| Benin | $260 Dec 1, 2023 | +44% |
| Tanzania | $193 Dec 1, 2023 | -21% |
| Zambia | $139 Dec 1, 2023 | -43% |
| Mozambique | $321 Oct 1, 2023 | +19% |
| Kenya | $54 Jul 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $1,525 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Canada | $328 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Cameroon | $50 Jul 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $250 Mar 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Argentina | $148 Dec 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Australia | $264 Oct 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $232 Mar 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Sweden | $228 Mar 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Uganda | $124 Dec 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $247 Jun 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Malawi | $350 Jun 1, 2020 | -86% |
| Italy | $248 May 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Japan | $203 Apr 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $785 Dec 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Romania | $270 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Russia | $223 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $278 Nov 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Burundi | $29 Mar 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $360 Sep 1, 2016 | -2.0% |
| Sudan | $1,250 Jul 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $259 Feb 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Madagascar | $620 May 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $372 Aug 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Nicaragua | $198 Apr 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Peru | $465 Jan 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Mali | $139 Dec 1, 2012 | -17% |
| Portugal | $522 Dec 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Paraguay | $260 May 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $156 Nov 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $49 Sep 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $283 Sep 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Central African Republic | $194 Aug 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Poland | $275 Apr 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $100 Sep 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes cottonseed meal prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Livestock protein feed demand
Cottonseed meal is used as a protein source for adult ruminants, pigs, poultry, rabbits, horses, fish and crustaceans.
Demand driver
Cost‑effective alternative to other protein meals
Its high crude protein (36‑41%) and low cost make it a substitute for soybean or canola meals in feed formulations.
Cottonseed Meal Price Questions
- What is cottonseed meal?
- Cottonseed meal is the solid by‑product obtained after extracting oil from cotton seeds and is used as a protein source in animal feed.
- What are the key quality specifications for cottonseed meal?
- Typical specifications include a crude protein content of 36‑41 %, moisture below 12 %, crude fat 1‑4 %, crude fiber up to 12 %, ash up to 6.5 %, calcium 0.15 %, phosphorus 0.9 %, and lysine at least 1.6 %.
- How should cottonseed meal be stored to maintain its quality?
- It should be kept in a cool, dry environment away from moisture, in sealed PP woven bags or bulk containers, and used within its 6‑month shelf life.