Zambia produced 9.1 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -91.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,751 hg/ha, 22% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 107 | 12,577 | 85.1 |
| 2011 | 131.3 | 10,775 | 121.9 |
| 2012 | 269.5 | 8,569 | 314.5 |
| 2013 | 139.6 | 8,108 | 172.2 |
| 2014 | 120.3 | 9,634 | 124.9 |
| 2015 | 103.9 | 8,193 | 126.8 |
| 2016 | 111.9 | 8,634 | 129.6 |
| 2017 | 89.3 | 8,476 | 105.4 |
| 2018 | 88.2 | 8,254 | 106.9 |
| 2019 | 72.5 | 8,170 | 88.7 |
| 2020 | 41.4 | 6,078 | 68.2 |
| 2021 | 31.9 | 7,906 | 40.3 |
| 2022 | 22.8 | 9,099 | 25 |
| 2023 | 56 | 8,279 | 67.6 |
| 2024 | 9.1 | 8,751 | 10.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.