Cotton seed production in Tunisia
In 2023 Tunisia produced 3,655 t of cotton seed, the 56th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 4,360 t in 2010.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,655 t
- World rank
- 56 of 85
- 10-year change
- −16%
- Record
- 4,360 t
- 2010
Cotton seed in Tunisia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −16%
- world −8.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Venezuela | 4,032 | 0.01% |
| 55 | Nicaragua | 4,000 | 0.01% |
| 56 | Tunisia | 3,655 | 0.01% |
| 57 | Niger | 3,480 | 0.01% |
| 58 | Yemen | 3,417 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of cotton seed
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,655 | −5.1% |
| 2022 | 3,851 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 3,800 | −13% |
| 2020 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,360 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 4,360 | +432% |
| 2009 | 819 | −21% |
| 2008 | 1,032 | −18% |
| 2007 | 1,261 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1,247 | −27% |
| 2005 | 1,709 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 1,659 | +27% |
| 2003 | 1,308 | −10% |
| 2002 | 1,459 | −14% |
| 2001 | 1,697 | +18% |
| 2000 | 1,441 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 1,433 | −11% |
| 1998 | 1,610 | −15% |
| 1997 | 1,890 | −38% |
| 1996 | 3,024 | +40% |
| 1995 | 2,160 | −14% |
| 1994 | 2,520 | +161% |
| 1993 | 964 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 901 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 850 | +48% |
| 1990 | 575 | +128% |
| 1989 | 252 | +39% |
| 1988 | 181 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | −100% |
| 1971 | 330 | +371% |
| 1970 | 70 | −79% |
| 1969 | 330 | +371% |
| 1968 | 70 | +250% |
| 1967 | 20 | −85% |
| 1966 | 130 | −13% |
| 1965 | 150 | −52% |
| 1964 | 310 | −5.8% |
| 1963 | 329 | −3.8% |
| 1962 | 342 | −21% |
| 1961 | 435 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 9,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 3,655 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of cotton seed?
Tunisia ranked 56th 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 Tunisia changed?
It fell by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 4,360 t in 2010.
Does Tunisia export or import cotton seed?
In 2024 Tunisia reported exports of 1 t (USD 9,000) 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 Tunisia 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.