Uganda produced 149.3 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 78.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 15,393 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.5 | 10,438 | 80 |
| 2011 | 144.4 | 9,025 | 160 |
| 2012 | 53 | 7,162 | 74 |
| 2013 | 49 | 9,245 | 53 |
| 2014 | 76 | 12,667 | 60 |
| 2015 | 63.5 | 9,769 | 65 |
| 2016 | 85.7 | 11,581 | 74 |
| 2017 | 119 | 12,396 | 96 |
| 2018 | 110 | 13,750 | 80 |
| 2019 | 120 | 13,333 | 90 |
| 2020 | 130 | 13,830 | 94 |
| 2021 | 135 | 13,636 | 99 |
| 2022 | 135 | 13,636 | 99 |
| 2023 | 139.4 | 14,519 | 96 |
| 2024 | 149.3 | 15,393 | 97 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.