Egypt produced 228.2 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -39.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 27,998 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 377.5 | 24,350 | 155 |
| 2011 | 634.7 | 29,053 | 218.5 |
| 2012 | 294 | 20,998 | 140 |
| 2013 | 253 | 21,009 | 120.4 |
| 2014 | 308 | 19,864 | 155.1 |
| 2015 | 160 | 15,816 | 101.2 |
| 2016 | 145 | 26,154 | 55.4 |
| 2017 | 258 | 28,308 | 91.1 |
| 2018 | 426 | 30,187 | 141.1 |
| 2019 | 282 | 28,044 | 100.5 |
| 2020 | 160 | 20,801 | 76.9 |
| 2021 | 305 | 30,536 | 99.9 |
| 2022 | 430.7 | 30,651 | 140.5 |
| 2023 | 324.8 | 30,300 | 107.2 |
| 2024 | 228.2 | 27,998 | 81.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.