Benin produced 636 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 364.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,875 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 137 | 9,991 | 137.1 |
| 2011 | 265.2 | 12,745 | 208.1 |
| 2012 | 240 | 7,162 | 335.1 |
| 2013 | 307.4 | 8,857 | 347 |
| 2014 | 381.7 | 9,414 | 405.4 |
| 2015 | 269.2 | 8,775 | 306.8 |
| 2016 | 451.2 | 10,770 | 418.9 |
| 2017 | 598 | 11,280 | 530.1 |
| 2018 | 677.7 | 10,588 | 640 |
| 2019 | 714.7 | 10,667 | 670 |
| 2020 | 731.1 | 11,791 | 620 |
| 2021 | 766.3 | 11,973 | 640 |
| 2022 | 588.1 | 10,265 | 572.9 |
| 2023 | 598 | 11,763 | 508.4 |
| 2024 | 636 | 11,875 | 535.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.