Eswatini produced 1.7 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -10.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,647 hg/ha, 49% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.9 | 6,271 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1.9 | 6,271 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1.7 | 6,800 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 1.4 | 5,600 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 1.5 | 5,085 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2.2 | 6,471 | 3.4 |
| 2016 | 1.8 | 6,429 | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 1.6 | 6,254 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 1.5 | 6,463 | 2.3 |
| 2019 | 1.7 | 6,340 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 1.8 | 6,010 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1.3 | 5,969 | 2.2 |
| 2022 | 1.4 | 5,903 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 1.6 | 5,775 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 1.7 | 5,647 | 3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.