South Africa produced 48.7 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 134.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 26,496 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.8 | 40,687 | 5.1 |
| 2011 | 46.3 | 35,260 | 13.1 |
| 2012 | 32.6 | 34,697 | 9.4 |
| 2013 | 14.1 | 20,608 | 6.8 |
| 2014 | 23.6 | 31,691 | 7.5 |
| 2015 | 50.8 | 32,907 | 15.4 |
| 2016 | 27.3 | 38,747 | 7 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 23,510 | 17.8 |
| 2018 | 101.7 | 27,498 | 37 |
| 2019 | 128.8 | 29,947 | 43 |
| 2020 | 72.6 | 26,218 | 27.7 |
| 2021 | 41.1 | 25,186 | 16.3 |
| 2022 | 41.4 | 22,998 | 18 |
| 2023 | 43.3 | 24,493 | 17.7 |
| 2024 | 48.7 | 26,496 | 18.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.