Mali produced 640 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 162.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,272 hg/ha, 8% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 243.6 | 9,732 | 250.3 |
| 2011 | 445.3 | 9,320 | 477.8 |
| 2012 | 453.8 | 8,703 | 521.4 |
| 2013 | 440 | 9,157 | 480.5 |
| 2014 | 548.7 | 10,168 | 539.7 |
| 2015 | 513.6 | 9,418 | 545.3 |
| 2016 | 647.3 | 9,882 | 655 |
| 2017 | 728.6 | 10,355 | 703.7 |
| 2018 | 656.6 | 9,404 | 698.2 |
| 2019 | 710.7 | 9,628 | 738.2 |
| 2020 | 147.2 | 8,930 | 164.8 |
| 2021 | 777.1 | 10,792 | 720.1 |
| 2022 | 389.8 | 6,538 | 596.1 |
| 2023 | 582.6 | 8,208 | 709.8 |
| 2024 | 640 | 10,272 | 623 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.