> In 2023 Uzbekistan produced 2.0 million t of cotton seed, the 6th largest in the world (4.97% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%.

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

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# Cotton seed production in Uzbekistan

In 2023 Uzbekistan produced 2.0 million t of cotton seed, the 6th largest in the world (4.97% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 2.5 million t in 1993.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 20232.0 million t
World rank6 of 85
10-year change+10%
Record2.5 million t1993

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

## Uzbekistan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total5.0%4.1% in 2013
10-year change+10%world −8.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/united-states/) | 3,305,780 | 8.1% |
| 5 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/pakistan/) | 3,173,034 | 7.7% |
| 6 | **Uzbekistan** | 2,040,000 | 5.0% |
| 7 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/australia/) | 1,443,074 | 3.5% |
| 8 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/turkey/) | 1,260,000 | 3.1% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 2,040,000 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 1,925,000 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 1,855,000 | +10% |
| 2020 | 1,685,000 | +14% |
| 2019 | 1,482,000 | +18% |
| 2018 | 1,257,000 | −21% |
| 2017 | 1,595,000 | −11% |
| 2016 | 1,800,000 | −2.7% |
| 2015 | 1,850,000 | −1.1% |
| 2014 | 1,870,000 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 1,849,000 | −2.8% |
| 2012 | 1,903,000 | −3.4% |
| 2011 | 1,970,000 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 1,900,000 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1,800,000 | −27% |
| 2008 | 2,452,000 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 2,250,000 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 2,222,000 | −2.5% |
| 2005 | 2,280,000 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 2,150,000 | +24% |
| 2003 | 1,730,000 | −8.9% |
| 2002 | 1,900,000 | −5.0% |
| 2001 | 2,000,000 | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 1,850,000 | −16% |
| 1999 | 2,200,000 | +14% |
| 1998 | 1,932,000 | −13% |
| 1997 | 2,220,000 | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 2,040,000 | −15% |
| 1995 | 2,387,000 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 2,380,000 | −6.2% |
| 1993 | 2,537,000 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 2,451,564 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,353 t USD 2.9 m
Exporter rank16 of 53
Imports4,978 t USD 14.4 m
Importer rank17 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 Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan produced 2.0 million t in 2023, 5.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Uzbekistan ranked 6th 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 Uzbekistan changed?

It rose by 10% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 2.5 million t in 1993.

### Does Uzbekistan export or import cotton seed?

In 2024 Uzbekistan reported exports of 2,353 t (USD 2.9 m) and imports of 4,978 t (USD 14.4 m), 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 Uzbekistan 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/)[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/)[Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/benin/)
[All countries producing cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/)

## Other products of Uzbekistan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/uzbekistan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/uzbekistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/uzbekistan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/uzbekistan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/uzbekistan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/uzbekistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/uzbekistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/uzbekistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/uzbekistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/uzbekistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/uzbekistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/uzbekistan/)
[Agricultural production in Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/uzbekistan/)

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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