Cotton seed production in Algeria
In 2023 Algeria produced 53 t of cotton seed, the 81st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.9%. The record was 1,957 t in 1965.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 53 t
- World rank
- 81 of 85
- 10-year change
- +3.9%
- Record
- 1,957 t
- 1965
Cotton seed in Algeria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Algeria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +3.9%
- world −8.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Antigua and Barbuda | 65 | 0.00% |
| 80 | Philippines | 54 | 0.00% |
| 81 | Algeria | 53 | 0.00% |
| 82 | Grenada | 32 | 0.00% |
| 83 | Vietnam | 14 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of cotton seed
Share of the world total; Algeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 52 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 53 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 53 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 52 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 51 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 46 | +15% |
| 2010 | 40 | +54% |
| 2009 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 25 | −19% |
| 2007 | 31 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 31 | −26% |
| 2005 | 42 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 41 | +28% |
| 2003 | 32 | −11% |
| 2002 | 36 | −14% |
| 2001 | 42 | +14% |
| 2000 | 37 | −5.1% |
| 1999 | 39 | −2.5% |
| 1998 | 40 | −15% |
| 1997 | 47 | +24% |
| 1996 | 38 | +27% |
| 1995 | 30 | −23% |
| 1994 | 39 | −7.1% |
| 1993 | 42 | −2.3% |
| 1992 | 43 | +23% |
| 1991 | 35 | −10% |
| 1990 | 39 | −2.5% |
| 1989 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 40 | −40% |
| 1978 | 67 | +52% |
| 1977 | 44 | −89% |
| 1976 | 417 | −34% |
| 1975 | 629 | +21% |
| 1974 | 521 | −60% |
| 1973 | 1,310 | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 1,231 | +62% |
| 1971 | 760 | +81% |
| 1970 | 420 | −74% |
| 1969 | 1,603 | −2.2% |
| 1968 | 1,639 | +11% |
| 1967 | 1,475 | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 1,361 | −30% |
| 1965 | 1,957 | +12% |
| 1964 | 1,750 | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 1,700 | −2.3% |
| 1961 | 1,740 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 5 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 73 of 88
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
Questions and answers
What is the production of cotton seed in Algeria?
Algeria produced 53 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Algeria rank in the world for production of cotton seed?
Algeria ranked 81st of 85 countries in 2023. The largest producer was India with 25.8% of the world total.
How has the production of cotton seed in Algeria changed?
It rose by 3.9% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 1,957 t in 1965.
Does Algeria export or import cotton seed?
In 2024 Algeria reported no exports and imports of 5 t (USD 2,000), 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 Algeria is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.