Lower over the period
Argentina Cotton Production moved from 303 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 295 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−2.6%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 391.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 260 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
What Argentina Cotton Production shows
Argentina Cotton Production was 295 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 24.6% on 2022. The Argentina Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming activity, agricultural productivity, textile raw material supply, export potential, and the development of Argentina’s cotton sector.
A 33.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2017) is 131.1 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −24.6% in 2023.
Ranks 7 of 21 countries covered
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 7 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.2% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Argentina Cotton Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 295 | −24.6% |
| 2022Peak | 391.1 | +14% |
| 2021 | 343 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 367.1 | +19.2% |
| 2019 | 307.9 | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 265.9 | +2.3% |
| 2017 Trough | 260 | −10.3% |
| 2016 | 290 | −4.3% |
| 2015 | 303 | — |
Regional context
How Argentina compares in America
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.
1Brazil2,924
2U.S.2,627
3Argentina295
4Mexico190
5Colombia11.92
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
About this indicator
Cotton Production — – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Based on the validated data, Argentina’s cotton production experienced moderate fluctuations during the study period while maintaining a relatively stable production base. Cotton output started at 303.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 and declined to 290.00 thousand tonnes in 2016. Production decreased further to 260.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 before increasing slightly to 265.92 thousand tonnes in 2018. Cotton production recovered strongly to 307.91 thousand tonnes in 2019 and increased further to 367.05 thousand tonnes in 2020. Output remained strong at 343.04 thousand tonnes in 2021 and reached a study-period high of 391.06 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production declined to 295.01 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting a reduction from the previous year but remaining above several early-period levels. The overall trend highlights Argentina’s stable cotton production capacity with periodic variations influenced by agricultural conditions.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Argentina’s cotton production trends, agricultural performance, and supply chain development. It supports historical analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and future forecasting. Farmers, textile producers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to assess production trends, evaluate sector opportunities, improve agricultural planning, and strengthen cotton value chain strategies. The data also supports analysis of Argentina’s contribution to regional cotton markets, sustainable farming initiatives, technological adoption, and long-term growth opportunities within the agricultural and textile sectors.
- Indicator
- Cotton Production
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- America
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Argentina Cotton Production?
Definition – Cotton Production refers to the total quantity of cotton lint produced from harvested cotton crops within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cotton cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of cotton farming to the textile and agricultural sectors. It is used to assess global cotton supply, production capacity, and the availability of raw materials for textile manufacturing. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What was Argentina Cotton Production in 2023?
Argentina Cotton Production was 295 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 24.6% on 2022.
How has Argentina Cotton Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Argentina Cotton Production moved from 303 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 295 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−2.6%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 391.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 260 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Argentina Cotton Production?
The highest value was 391.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 260 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
What does the Argentina Cotton Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual production of cotton lint obtained from harvested cotton plants and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers cotton produced for textile manufacturing, yarn production, industrial processing, and export markets. The figures represent harvested cotton quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes cotton fiber processing, yarn, fabrics, garments, and other finished textile products. It also excludes cottonseed production, cottonseed oil, cotton imports and exports, cultivated land area, cotton yield per hectare, and inventory changes. Post-harvest losses, informal or unrecorded cotton production not captured in official agricultural statistics, and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and other non-cotton textile materials are also excluded from this indicator.
Where does the Argentina Cotton Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=latest&overlay=download-data&Food=Cotton&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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