Botswana produced 1 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -23.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 19,340 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.3 | 30,391 | 0.4 |
| 2011 | 1.2 | 26,321 | 0.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 22,222 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 21,277 | 0.5 |
| 2014 | 1 | 20,000 | 0.5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 20,000 | 0.5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 20,000 | 0.5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 20,000 | 0.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 20,000 | 0.5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 18,696 | 0.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 19,556 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 19,410 | 0.5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 19,217 | 0.5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 19,394 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 19,340 | 0.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.