This exposes the seed cotton to oils threatens growth of the cotton by-products value chain. Uganda being a smaller player is a price taker and so contamination, while also affecting the prices received by farmers. Poor storage facilities which undermines bulking and therefore bargaining for better prices by farmers.
Are Lint and cottonseed value chains important in Uganda?
In Uganda, the lint and cottonseed value chains are more developed, with limited emphasis on the other cotton by-products. However, it is increasingly understood that cotton by-products can have a significant impact on the economic benefits of cotton as a crop enterprise.
How much cottonseed does Uganda produce a year?
During the last four years Uganda produced an estimated 25,000 to 45,000 MT of cottonseed annually, most of which was consumed locally by emerging animal feeds and vegetable oil demand. The cottonseed is processed into oil and cake, which are further processed into stock feed and cooking oil.
How can Uganda develop its cotton by-products industry?
Uganda needs to take advantage of the regional markets to develop its cotton by-products industries. Processors and manufacturers see numerous market opportunities in the region, including for cooking oil, animal feeds and soap.