> In 2023 Gambia produced 275 t of cotton seed, the 74th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.2%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/gambia/

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# Cotton seed production in Gambia

In 2023 Gambia produced 275 t of cotton seed, the 74th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.2%. The record was 1,800 t in 1989.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023275 t
World rank74 of 85
10-year change−3.2%
Record1,800 t1989

## Cotton seed in Gambia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Gambia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2013
10-year change−3.2%world −8.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 72 | [Haiti](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/haiti/) | 516 | 0.00% |
| 73 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/costa-rica/) | 397 | 0.00% |
| 74 | **Gambia** | 275 | 0.00% |
| 75 | [Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/cambodia/) | 156 | 0.00% |
| 76 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/morocco/) | 134 | 0.00% |

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

### Map of world production of cotton seed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Gambia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 275 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 274 | −5.5% |
| 2021 | 290 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 290 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 281 | +17% |
| 2018 | 240 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 235 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 230 | −18% |
| 2015 | 280 | −1.8% |
| 2014 | 285 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 284 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 284 | −8.4% |
| 2011 | 310 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 295 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 290 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 285 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 280 | +12% |
| 2006 | 250 | −3.8% |
| 2005 | 260 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 240 | −5.9% |
| 2003 | 255 | +16% |
| 2002 | 220 | +110% |
| 2001 | 105 | −13% |
| 2000 | 120 | −23% |
| 1999 | 155 | −17% |
| 1998 | 186 | −68% |
| 1997 | 580 | −3.3% |
| 1996 | 600 | −25% |
| 1995 | 800 | −33% |
| 1994 | 1,200 | −25% |
| 1993 | 1,600 | +45% |
| 1992 | 1,100 | +38% |
| 1991 | 800 | −27% |
| 1990 | 1,100 | −39% |
| 1989 | 1,800 | +64% |
| 1988 | 1,100 | +175% |
| 1987 | 400 | −57% |
| 1986 | 930 | −38% |
| 1985 | 1,500 | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 1,400 | +211% |
| 1983 | 450 | −68% |
| 1982 | 1,400 | −13% |
| 1981 | 1,600 | +88% |
| 1980 | 850 | +55% |
| 1979 | 550 | +10% |
| 1978 | 500 | −29% |
| 1977 | 700 | +56% |
| 1976 | 450 | +125% |
| 1975 | 200 | +18% |
| 1974 | 170 | +70% |
| 1973 | 100 | +300% |
| 1972 | 25 | +25% |
| 1971 | 20 | +300% |
| 1970 | 5 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports390 t USD 72,000
Exporter rank27 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## Questions and answers

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

Gambia produced 275 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Gambia ranked 74th 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 Gambia changed?

It fell by 3.2% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 1,800 t in 1989.

### Does Gambia export or import cotton seed?

In 2024 Gambia reported exports of 390 t (USD 72,000) 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 Gambia is imputed by FAO. 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 Gambia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/gambia/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/gambia/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/gambia/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/gambia/)[Cashew nuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/gambia/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/gambia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/gambia/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/gambia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/gambia/)[Groundnut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/gambia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/gambia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/gambia/)
[Agricultural production in Gambia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/gambia/)

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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