> In 2023 Yemen produced 3,417 t of cotton seed, the 58th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 71%.

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

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# Cotton seed production in Yemen

In 2023 Yemen produced 3,417 t of cotton seed, the 58th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 71%. The record was 22,962 t in 1974.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20233,417 t
World rank58 of 85
10-year change−71%
Record22,962 t1974

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

## Yemen compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.01%0.03% in 2013
10-year change−71%world −8.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/tunisia/) | 3,655 | 0.01% |
| 57 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/niger/) | 3,480 | 0.01% |
| 58 | **Yemen** | 3,417 | 0.01% |
| 59 | [Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/guinea-bissau/) | 3,145 | 0.01% |
| 60 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/kenya/) | 2,550 | 0.01% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 3,417 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 3,381 | −0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,400 | +36% |
| 2020 | 2,500 | −77% |
| 2019 | 10,765 | +137% |
| 2018 | 4,545 | −42% |
| 2017 | 7,796 | −1.0% |
| 2016 | 7,872 | −13% |
| 2015 | 9,095 | −18% |
| 2014 | 11,092 | −6.8% |
| 2013 | 11,900 | −12% |
| 2012 | 13,550 | −24% |
| 2011 | 17,900 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 16,600 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 16,430 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 15,920 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 15,390 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 14,520 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 13,580 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 12,896 | −33% |
| 2003 | 19,200 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 19,012 | −0.7% |
| 2001 | 19,154 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 18,264 | +11% |
| 1999 | 16,484 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 15,550 | +20% |
| 1997 | 12,973 | +23% |
| 1996 | 10,525 | +29% |
| 1995 | 8,158 | +12% |
| 1994 | 7,315 | −22% |
| 1993 | 9,332 | +12% |
| 1992 | 8,331 | +73% |
| 1991 | 4,812 | −7.0% |
| 1990 | 5,174 | −40% |
| 1989 | 8,602 | +67% |
| 1988 | 5,155 | −59% |
| 1987 | 12,688 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 12,688 | +220% |
| 1985 | 3,960 | −68% |
| 1984 | 12,368 | −13% |
| 1983 | 14,160 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 14,160 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 13,200 | +100% |
| 1980 | 6,600 | −40% |
| 1979 | 11,072 | −11% |
| 1978 | 12,496 | +33% |
| 1977 | 9,392 | −44% |
| 1976 | 16,640 | −6.6% |
| 1975 | 17,820 | −22% |
| 1974 | 22,962 | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 22,002 | +21% |
| 1972 | 18,137 | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 17,670 | +65% |
| 1970 | 10,706 | −3.8% |
| 1969 | 11,132 | +67% |
| 1968 | 6,651 | −27% |
| 1967 | 9,093 | +17% |
| 1966 | 7,740 | −62% |
| 1965 | 20,188 | +76% |
| 1964 | 11,477 | −35% |
| 1963 | 17,533 | +31% |
| 1962 | 13,414 | +30% |
| 1961 | 10,290 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Yemen produced 3,417 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Yemen ranked 58th 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 Yemen changed?

It fell by 71% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −8.8% for the world. The record was 22,962 t in 1974.

### 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 Yemen 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 Yemen

[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/yemen/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/yemen/)[Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-stimulant/yemen/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/yemen/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/yemen/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/yemen/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/yemen/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/yemen/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/yemen/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/yemen/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/yemen/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/yemen/)
[Agricultural production in Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/country/yemen/)

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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