Malawi produced 24.4 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -16.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,824 hg/ha, 48% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.2 | 6,178 | 47.2 |
| 2011 | 52.4 | 8,798 | 59.6 |
| 2012 | 244.2 | 9,684 | 252.1 |
| 2013 | 158.8 | 8,608 | 184.5 |
| 2014 | 132.3 | 8,866 | 149.3 |
| 2015 | 79.3 | 6,445 | 123 |
| 2016 | 31.4 | 4,006 | 78.5 |
| 2017 | 29.5 | 7,189 | 41.1 |
| 2018 | 24 | 5,434 | 44.2 |
| 2019 | 20.1 | 5,538 | 36.3 |
| 2020 | 53.3 | 6,466 | 82.5 |
| 2021 | 21.1 | 6,413 | 32.9 |
| 2022 | 20.7 | 6,103 | 33.9 |
| 2023 | 13.8 | 5,963 | 23.2 |
| 2024 | 24.4 | 5,824 | 41.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.