> In 2023 Turkmenistan produced 364,000 t of cotton seed, the 11th largest in the world (0.89% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 8.1%.

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# Cotton seed production in Turkmenistan

In 2023 Turkmenistan produced 364,000 t of cotton seed, the 11th largest in the world (0.89% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 8.1%. The record was 860,000 t in 1999.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 2023364,000 t
World rank11 of 85
10-year change−8.1%
Record860,000 t1999

## Cotton seed in Turkmenistan, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Turkmenistan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.89%0.88% in 2013
10-year change−8.1%world −8.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9 | [Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/burkina-faso/) | 448,000 | 1.1% |
| 10 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/argentina/) | 430,000 | 1.0% |
| 11 | **Turkmenistan** | 364,000 | 0.89% |
| 12 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/greece/) | 360,000 | 0.88% |
| 13 | [Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/benin/) | 340,000 | 0.83% |

[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; Turkmenistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 364,000 | −0.3% |
| 2022 | 365,000 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 365,000 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 350,000 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 340,000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 340,000 | −11% |
| 2017 | 380,000 | +15% |
| 2016 | 330,000 | −21% |
| 2015 | 420,000 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 410,000 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 396,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 396,000 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 389,000 | −14% |
| 2010 | 451,000 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 440,000 | −33% |
| 2008 | 661,100 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 626,300 | +36% |
| 2006 | 460,000 | −30% |
| 2005 | 655,000 | −0.8% |
| 2004 | 660,000 | +40% |
| 2003 | 470,000 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 460,000 | −37% |
| 2001 | 730,000 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 680,000 | −21% |
| 1999 | 860,000 | +173% |
| 1998 | 315,000 | −17% |
| 1997 | 379,000 | +45% |
| 1996 | 261,600 | −66% |
| 1995 | 780,000 | −6.0% |
| 1994 | 830,000 | +15% |
| 1993 | 721,000 | −12% |
| 1992 | 822,332 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports85 t USD 378,000
Importer rank46 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## Questions and answers

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

Turkmenistan produced 364,000 t in 2023, 0.89% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Turkmenistan ranked 11th 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 Turkmenistan changed?

It fell by 8.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 860,000 t in 1999.

### Does Turkmenistan export or import cotton seed?

In 2024 Turkmenistan reported no exports and imports of 85 t (USD 378,000), 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 Turkmenistan 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/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/greece/)[Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/benin/)
[All countries producing cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## Other products of Turkmenistan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/turkmenistan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/turkmenistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkmenistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/turkmenistan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/turkmenistan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/turkmenistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/turkmenistan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/turkmenistan/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkmenistan/)[Cotton lint](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/turkmenistan/)[Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkmenistan/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/turkmenistan/)
[Agricultural production in Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/turkmenistan/)

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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