DR Congo produced 30.5 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 19.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,221 hg/ha, 62% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.5 | 4,113 | 62 |
| 2011 | 26 | 3,939 | 66 |
| 2012 | 28 | 4,179 | 67 |
| 2013 | 29 | 4,328 | 67 |
| 2014 | 30 | 4,412 | 68 |
| 2015 | 30.4 | 4,307 | 70.5 |
| 2016 | 30.3 | 4,236 | 71.5 |
| 2017 | 29.9 | 4,220 | 70.8 |
| 2018 | 29.8 | 4,228 | 70.4 |
| 2019 | 29.8 | 4,227 | 70.5 |
| 2020 | 29.9 | 4,243 | 70.4 |
| 2021 | 30.1 | 4,236 | 71.1 |
| 2022 | 30.2 | 4,219 | 71.7 |
| 2023 | 30.4 | 4,220 | 71.9 |
| 2024 | 30.5 | 4,221 | 72.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.