– 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.
Oceania Cotton Production was 1,252 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 1.7% on 2022. The Oceania Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the region’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 capacity, agricultural productivity, export potential, textile raw material availability, and the development of Oceania’s cotton industry.
Oceania Cotton Production moved from 421.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,252 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+197.1%), an average of +14.6% a year. The series high was 1,274 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 114.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2020) is 1,159 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +393.3% in 2021.
Within Oceania, Australia has the highest value in 2023 at 1,252 Thousand Tonnes, 100% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 1,252 | −1.7% |
Full series
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 | 1,252 | −1.7% |
| 2022Peak | 1,274 | +125% |
| 2021 | 566.1 | +393.3% |
| 2020 Trough | 114.8 | −72.3% |
| 2019 | 414.3 | −56.4% |
| 2018 | 950.4 | +22.7% |
| 2017 | 774.5 | +40.6% |
| 2016 | 550.9 | +30.7% |
| 2015 | 421.6 | — |
Data definition
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.
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, Oceania’s cotton production showed significant fluctuations during the study period, primarily influenced by changes in agricultural conditions, production cycles, and environmental factors. Cotton production started at 421.56 thousand tonnes in 2015 and increased to 550.90 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output continued rising to 774.49 thousand tonnes in 2017 and reached 950.40 thousand tonnes in 2018, reflecting strong production growth. Production declined sharply to 414.34 thousand tonnes in 2019 and further decreased to 114.75 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing the lowest output during the period. Cotton production recovered strongly to 566.07 thousand tonnes in 2021 and increased significantly to a study-period high of 1,273.52 thousand tonnes in 2022. Output remained strong at 1,252.48 thousand tonnes in 2023, highlighting a major recovery in Oceania’s cotton production capacity. The dataset provides valuable insights into Oceania’s cotton production trends, agricultural performance, and supply chain development. Australia accounted for the entire regional cotton production during the study period, demonstrating strong recovery after production declines in 2019–2020. The dataset supports historical analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and future forecasting of cotton supply. Farmers, textile manufacturers, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the data to evaluate production cycles, assess export potential, optimize agricultural strategies, identify investment opportunities, and strengthen cotton value chain development. It also supports analysis of sustainable farming practices, productivity improvements, and long-term growth opportunities across Oceania’s agricultural and textile industries.
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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).
Oceania Cotton Production was 1,252 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 1.7% on 2022.
Oceania Cotton Production moved from 421.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,252 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+197.1%), an average of +14.6% a year. The series high was 1,274 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 114.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 1,274 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 114.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
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.
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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