Broadly stable
Bangladesh Cotton Production moved from 21.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 21.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+0.5%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 47.84 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 21.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Bangladesh Cotton Production shows
Bangladesh Cotton Production was 21.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 5.4% on 2022. The Bangladesh Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
A 56.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2015) is 26.84 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +95.1% in 2017.
Ranks 14 of 21 countries covered
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Bangladesh ranks 14 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Bangladesh 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 | 21.10 | −5.4% |
| 2022 | 22.30 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 22.20 | −30.6% |
| 2020 | 32.00 | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 27.73 | −42% |
| 2018Peak | 47.84 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 42.92 | +95.1% |
| 2016 | 22.00 | +4.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 21.00 | — |
Regional context
How Bangladesh compares in Asia
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Bangladesh is highlighted.
1China5,618
2India5,529
3Turkey777
4Myanmar153.2
5Bangladesh21.10
6Israel14.04
7Thailand1.51
8Indonesia0.0407
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).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming activity, agricultural productivity, textile raw material availability, domestic supply conditions, and the development of Bangladesh’s cotton sector. Based on the validated data, Bangladesh’s cotton production experienced fluctuations throughout the study period, with moderate growth followed by a gradual decline in recent years. Cotton production started at 21.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 and increased slightly to 22.00 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output expanded significantly to 42.92 thousand tonnes in 2017 and continued rising to 47.84 thousand tonnes in 2018, representing the highest production level during the period. Production declined sharply to 27.73 thousand tonnes in 2019 and recovered moderately to 32.00 thousand tonnes in 2020. Cotton output decreased further to 22.20 thousand tonnes in 2021 and remained stable at 22.30 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production declined slightly to 21.10 thousand tonnes in 2023, returning close to the initial production level recorded in 2015. The overall trend highlights fluctuations in Bangladesh’s cotton cultivation capacity and the challenges associated with expanding domestic cotton production.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Bangladesh’s cotton production trends, agricultural performance, and textile supply chain dynamics. It supports historical analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and future forecasting of cotton availability. Farmers, textile manufacturers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to assess production trends, evaluate raw material supply challenges, identify agricultural opportunities, and develop strategies for improving productivity. The data is particularly relevant for understanding Bangladesh’s position as a major textile manufacturing hub and its dependence on cotton supply chains. It also supports agricultural innovation, sustainable farming initiatives, and evidence-based planning for strengthening the cotton and textile value chain.
- Indicator
- Cotton Production
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh Cotton Production in 2023?
Bangladesh Cotton Production was 21.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 5.4% on 2022.
How has Bangladesh Cotton Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Bangladesh Cotton Production moved from 21.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 21.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+0.5%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 47.84 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 21.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Bangladesh Cotton Production?
The highest value was 47.84 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 21.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh 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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