In 2024 India produced about 15 million tonnes of seed cotton, unginned from 11.4 million hectares, an average yield of 1,310 kg per hectare. That is down 19% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has fallen 7% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2011 (19.2 million tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 10 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's seed cotton, unginned, India ranks 9 of 10 for yield in 2024, at 1,310 kg per hectare. The world average is 2,362 kg per hectare. China, mainland leads at 6,589 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China, mainland | 6,589 | 25.7% |
| 2 | Australia | 5,064 | 3.3% |
| 3 | Türkiye | 4,804 | 3.1% |
| 4 | Brazil | 4,283 | 11.7% |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 3,051 | 4.0% |
| 6 | United States of America | 2,860 | 13.1% |
| 7 | Argentina | 2,040 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Pakistan | 1,713 | 4.8% |
| 9 | India | 1,310 | 20.6% |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | 1,180 | 1.1% |
How does your seed cotton, unginned yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.