Ethiopia produced 178.7 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 208.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 22,654 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58 | 7,733 | 75 |
| 2011 | 62 | 7,294 | 85 |
| 2012 | 87 | 6,397 | 136 |
| 2013 | 111 | 8,605 | 129 |
| 2014 | 130 | 10,569 | 123 |
| 2015 | 125 | 12,626 | 99 |
| 2016 | 120 | 14,634 | 82 |
| 2017 | 125 | 20,833 | 60 |
| 2018 | 145 | 18,590 | 78 |
| 2019 | 166 | 20,244 | 82 |
| 2020 | 165 | 20,122 | 82 |
| 2021 | 170 | 20,482 | 83 |
| 2022 | 172 | 20,476 | 84 |
| 2023 | 174.3 | 20,942 | 83.2 |
| 2024 | 178.7 | 22,654 | 78.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.