Nigeria produced 223 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -63.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,787 hg/ha, 66% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 602.4 | 15,115 | 398.6 |
| 2011 | 537.7 | 20,715 | 259.6 |
| 2012 | 287.6 | 8,892 | 323.4 |
| 2013 | 269.7 | 6,497 | 415.1 |
| 2014 | 290.2 | 7,277 | 398.7 |
| 2015 | 277.5 | 6,913 | 401.4 |
| 2016 | 278.8 | 8,158 | 341.8 |
| 2017 | 150 | 3,941 | 380.6 |
| 2018 | 150 | 6,185 | 242.5 |
| 2019 | 110 | 4,696 | 234.2 |
| 2020 | 236.8 | 4,641 | 510.4 |
| 2021 | 242.7 | 4,751 | 510.9 |
| 2022 | 250 | 4,975 | 502.5 |
| 2023 | 230 | 4,318 | 532.7 |
| 2024 | 223 | 3,787 | 588.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.