Cotton seed production in Cambodia
In 2023 Cambodia produced 156 t of cotton seed, the 75th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.8%. The record was 18,333 t in 1961.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 156 t
- World rank
- 75 of 85
- 10-year change
- −9.8%
- Record
- 18,333 t
- 1961
Cotton seed in Cambodia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Cambodia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −9.8%
- world −8.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Costa Rica | 397 | 0.00% |
| 74 | Gambia | 275 | 0.00% |
| 75 | Cambodia | 156 | 0.00% |
| 76 | Morocco | 134 | 0.00% |
| 77 | Nepal | 82 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of cotton seed
Share of the world total; Cambodia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | −0.6% |
| 2022 | 157 | −0.6% |
| 2021 | 158 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 159 | −0.6% |
| 2019 | 160 | −8.0% |
| 2018 | 174 | −1.1% |
| 2017 | 176 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 175 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 162 | −7.4% |
| 2014 | 175 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 173 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 172 | −0.6% |
| 2002 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 173 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 173 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 170 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 166 | −0.6% |
| 1996 | 167 | +50% |
| 1995 | 111 | −13% |
| 1994 | 128 | −34% |
| 1993 | 195 | −2.5% |
| 1992 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 200 | −80% |
| 1987 | 1,000 | −50% |
| 1986 | 2,000 | +233% |
| 1985 | 600 | +50% |
| 1984 | 400 | +100% |
| 1983 | 200 | −50% |
| 1982 | 400 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 400 | +100% |
| 1980 | 200 | −17% |
| 1979 | 240 | −90% |
| 1978 | 2,330 | −30% |
| 1977 | 3,330 | +156% |
| 1976 | 1,300 | +2,067% |
| 1975 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 60 | −40% |
| 1973 | 100 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 100 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 100 | −93% |
| 1970 | 1,400 | −70% |
| 1969 | 4,600 | −15% |
| 1968 | 5,400 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 5,272 | +46% |
| 1966 | 3,600 | −10.0% |
| 1965 | 4,000 | +11% |
| 1964 | 3,600 | +50% |
| 1963 | 2,400 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 2,400 | −87% |
| 1961 | 18,333 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 112 t USD 22,000
- Exporter rank
- 36 of 53
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 Cambodia?
Cambodia produced 156 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cambodia rank in the world for production of cotton seed?
Cambodia ranked 75th 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 Cambodia changed?
It fell by 9.8% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 18,333 t in 1961.
Does Cambodia export or import cotton seed?
In 2024 Cambodia reported exports of 112 t (USD 22,000) and no imports, 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 Cambodia 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.

