Tanzania produced 282.5 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 5.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,337 hg/ha, 43% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 267 | 6,339 | 421.2 |
| 2011 | 163.6 | 7,225 | 226.5 |
| 2012 | 225.9 | 7,000 | 322.8 |
| 2013 | 357.1 | 7,936 | 450 |
| 2014 | 245.8 | 7,900 | 311.2 |
| 2015 | 203.3 | 4,518 | 450 |
| 2016 | 149.4 | 4,670 | 320 |
| 2017 | 132.9 | 4,998 | 266 |
| 2018 | 222 | 5,551 | 400 |
| 2019 | 348.9 | 8,307 | 420 |
| 2020 | 349 | 6,979 | 500 |
| 2021 | 122.8 | 6,378 | 192.6 |
| 2022 | 144.8 | 6,354 | 227.9 |
| 2023 | 174.5 | 6,319 | 276.1 |
| 2024 | 282.5 | 6,337 | 445.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.