> In 2023 Ethiopia produced 105,000 t of cotton seed, the 26th largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 50%.

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# Cotton seed production in Ethiopia

In 2023 Ethiopia produced 105,000 t of cotton seed, the 26th largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 50%. The record was 107,000 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 2023105,000 t
World rank26 of 85
10-year change+50%
Record107,000 t2022

## Cotton seed in Ethiopia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.26%0.16% in 2013
10-year change+50%world −8.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | [Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/sudan/) | 110,000 | 0.27% |
| 25 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/tanzania/) | 106,900 | 0.26% |
| 26 | **Ethiopia** | 105,000 | 0.26% |
| 27 | [Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/chad/) | 80,000 | 0.20% |
| 28 | [Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/uganda/) | 80,000 | 0.20% |

[Full ranking of 85 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

### Map of world production of cotton seed

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 105,000 | −1.9% |
| 2022 | 107,000 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 104,000 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 102,000 | −1.9% |
| 2019 | 104,000 | +22% |
| 2018 | 85,000 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 80,000 | +23% |
| 2016 | 65,000 | −13% |
| 2015 | 75,000 | −12% |
| 2014 | 85,000 | +21% |
| 2013 | 70,000 | +27% |
| 2012 | 55,000 | +41% |
| 2011 | 39,000 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 37,000 | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 35,000 | −17% |
| 2008 | 42,000 | −2.3% |
| 2007 | 43,000 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 40,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 40,000 | −7.0% |
| 2004 | 43,000 | +16% |
| 2003 | 37,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 37,000 | +42% |
| 2001 | 26,000 | −10% |
| 2000 | 29,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 29,000 | −3.3% |
| 1998 | 30,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 30,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 30,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 30,000 | +16% |
| 1994 | 25,800 | −14% |
| 1993 | 30,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cotton seed in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia produced 105,000 t in 2023, 0.26% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of cotton seed?

Ethiopia ranked 26th 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 Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 50% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 107,000 t in 2022.

### 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 Ethiopia is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/united-states/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/pakistan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/uzbekistan/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/australia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkey/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/burkina-faso/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/argentina/)[Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkmenistan/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/greece/)
[All countries producing cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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