Lower over the period
Israel Cotton Production moved from 18.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 14.04 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−22%), an average of −3.1% a year. The series high was 18.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 5.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
What Israel Cotton Production shows
Israel Cotton Production was 14.04 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 19.8% on 2022. The Israel Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
A 71.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 12.84 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +239.2% in 2022.
Ranks 16 of 21 countries covered
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Israel ranks 16 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
Israel 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 | 14.04 | −19.8% |
| 2022 | 17.52 | +239.2% |
| 2021 Trough | 5.16 | −10.5% |
| 2020 | 5.77 | −32.1% |
| 2019 | 8.50 | −7.6% |
| 2018 | 9.20 | −24% |
| 2017 | 12.10 | −13.6% |
| 2016 | 14.00 | −22.2% |
| 2015Peak | 18.00 | — |
Regional context
How Israel compares in Asia
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Israel 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, irrigation efficiency, crop availability, textile raw material supply, and the development of Israel’s cotton sector. Based on the validated data, Israel’s cotton production experienced a declining trend during the first half of the study period, followed by a partial recovery in recent years. Cotton production started at 18.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 and declined to 14.00 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output decreased further to 12.10 thousand tonnes in 2017 and continued declining to 9.20 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production reduced to 8.50 thousand tonnes in 2019 and reached 5.77 thousand tonnes in 2020. Cotton output declined further to 5.16 thousand tonnes in 2021, representing the lowest production level during the study period. However, production recovered significantly to 17.52 thousand tonnes in 2022 before decreasing slightly to 14.04 thousand tonnes in 2023. The overall trend highlights fluctuations in Israel’s cotton production capacity, with recent recovery indicating improved cultivation conditions and renewed agricultural activity.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Israel’s cotton production trends, agricultural performance, and supply development. 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 evaluate production changes, assess agricultural efficiency, identify sector opportunities, and improve cultivation strategies. The data also supports analysis of Israel’s advanced agricultural practices, resource management capabilities, and potential for sustainable cotton production. By enabling evidence-based decision-making, the dataset contributes to understanding long-term agricultural trends, strengthening supply chain planning, and supporting innovation across the cotton and textile value chain.
- Indicator
- Cotton Production
- Country
- Israel
- 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 Israel 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 Israel Cotton Production in 2023?
Israel Cotton Production was 14.04 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 19.8% on 2022.
How has Israel Cotton Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Israel Cotton Production moved from 18.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 14.04 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−22%), an average of −3.1% a year. The series high was 18.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 5.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Israel Cotton Production?
The highest value was 18.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 5.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
What does the Israel 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 Israel 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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