Zimbabwe produced 211.6 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -1.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 13,677 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 214.1 | 10,768 | 198.8 |
| 2011 | 222.3 | 9,016 | 246.6 |
| 2012 | 247.8 | 6,913 | 358.4 |
| 2013 | 234.6 | 12,026 | 195.1 |
| 2014 | 114.9 | 8,792 | 130.7 |
| 2015 | 65.9 | 5,880 | 112.1 |
| 2016 | 50.6 | 4,977 | 101.7 |
| 2017 | 112.7 | 14,733 | 76.5 |
| 2018 | 162.9 | 12,584 | 129.4 |
| 2019 | 94.6 | 9,082 | 104.2 |
| 2020 | 143.7 | 12,474 | 115.2 |
| 2021 | 210 | 20,839 | 100.8 |
| 2022 | 241.9 | 15,559 | 155.5 |
| 2023 | 132.7 | 13,174 | 100.7 |
| 2024 | 211.6 | 13,677 | 154.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.