Lower over the period
Mexico Cotton Production moved from 205 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−7.3%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 380 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 164 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Mexico Cotton Production shows
Mexico Cotton Production was 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 44.8% on 2022. The Mexico Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton production performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
A 56.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2016) is 216 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +104.3% in 2017.
Ranks 8 of 21 countries covered
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 8 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Mexico 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 | 190 | −44.8% |
| 2022 | 344 | +33.9% |
| 2021 | 257 | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 220 | −33.3% |
| 2019 | 330 | −13.2% |
| 2018Peak | 380 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 335 | +104.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 164 | −20% |
| 2015 | 205 | — |
Regional context
How Mexico compares in America
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Mexico 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).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton cultivation capacity, agricultural productivity, crop output, farming activity, supply availability, and the overall development of Mexico’s cotton industry. Based on the validated data, Mexico’s cotton production showed considerable fluctuations during the study period, reflecting changes in agricultural conditions, cultivation areas, and production efficiency. Cotton output declined from 205.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 164.00 thousand tonnes in 2016 before increasing significantly to 335.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 and reaching a study-period high of 380.00 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production decreased to 330.00 thousand tonnes in 2019 and declined further to 220.00 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting a temporary reduction in output. Production recovered to 257.00 thousand tonnes in 2021 and increased further to 344.00 thousand tonnes in 2022 before declining to 190.00 thousand tonnes in 2023. The overall trend indicates variable production performance with periodic recovery, highlighting the sensitivity of cotton output to agricultural and market conditions.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Mexico’s cotton production trends, agricultural productivity, and sector development. It enables year-over-year analysis, production benchmarking, supply assessment, and forecasting of future cotton output. Farmers, policymakers, textile manufacturers, exporters, investors, researchers, and market analysts can use the dataset to evaluate production potential, improve cultivation practices, identify investment opportunities, strengthen supply chain efficiency, and support sustainable growth within Mexico’s cotton industry.
- Indicator
- Cotton Production
- Country
- Mexico
- 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 Mexico 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 Mexico Cotton Production in 2023?
Mexico Cotton Production was 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 44.8% on 2022.
How has Mexico Cotton Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Mexico Cotton Production moved from 205 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−7.3%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 380 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 164 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mexico Cotton Production?
The highest value was 380 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 164 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Mexico 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 Mexico 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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