> In 2023 Turkmenistan produced 178,083 t of cotton lint, the 17th largest in the world (0.72% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/turkmenistan/

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# Cotton lint production in Turkmenistan

In 2023 Turkmenistan produced 178,083 t of cotton lint, the 17th largest in the world (0.72% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 424,479 t in 2010.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2023178,083 t
World rank17 of 84
10-year change−10%
Record424,479 t2010

## Cotton lint in Turkmenistan, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Turkmenistan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.72%0.80% in 2013
10-year change−10%world +0.2%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/mexico/) | 190,000 | 0.77% |
| 16 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/cameroon/) | 178,500 | 0.72% |
| 17 | **Turkmenistan** | 178,083 | 0.72% |
| 18 | [Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/myanmar/) | 153,213 | 0.62% |
| 19 | [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/nigeria/) | 99,200 | 0.40% |

[Full ranking of 84 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/)

### Map of world production of cotton lint

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Share of the world total; Turkmenistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 178,083 | −1.4% |
| 2022 | 180,556 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 180,556 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 173,136 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 168,190 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 168,190 | −11% |
| 2017 | 187,977 | +15% |
| 2016 | 163,243 | −21% |
| 2015 | 207,764 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 202,817 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 198,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 198,000 | −45% |
| 2011 | 361,856 | −15% |
| 2010 | 424,479 | +93% |
| 2009 | 220,100 | −33% |
| 2008 | 330,300 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 313,000 | +36% |
| 2006 | 230,000 | −30% |
| 2005 | 330,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 330,000 | +40% |
| 2003 | 235,000 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 230,000 | −36% |
| 2001 | 360,000 | +55% |
| 2000 | 232,600 | −0.7% |
| 1999 | 234,300 | +48% |
| 1998 | 158,000 | −17% |
| 1997 | 190,000 | +45% |
| 1996 | 131,000 | −65% |
| 1995 | 379,000 | −1.6% |
| 1994 | 385,000 | −4.2% |
| 1993 | 402,000 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 390,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports8,126 t USD 10.4 m
Exporter rank33 of 105
Imports10,282 t USD 22.3 m
Importer rank27 of 148
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/cotton-lint/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cotton lint in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan produced 178,083 t in 2023, 0.72% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Turkmenistan rank in the world for production of cotton lint?

Turkmenistan ranked 17th of 84 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 22.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of cotton lint in Turkmenistan changed?

It fell by 10% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +0.2% for the world. The record was 424,479 t in 2010.

### Does Turkmenistan export or import cotton lint, ginned?

In 2024 Turkmenistan reported exports of 8,126 t (USD 10.4 m) and imports of 10,282 t (USD 22.3 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 Turkmenistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/united-states/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/pakistan/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/australia/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/uzbekistan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/turkey/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/kazakhstan/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/greece/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/argentina/)[Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/mali/)
[All countries producing cotton lint](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/)

## Other products of Turkmenistan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/turkmenistan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/turkmenistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkmenistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/turkmenistan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/turkmenistan/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkmenistan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/turkmenistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/turkmenistan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/turkmenistan/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkmenistan/)[Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkmenistan/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/turkmenistan/)
[Agricultural production in Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/turkmenistan/)

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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