– 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.
Philippines Cotton Production was 0.0250 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 24.9% on 2022. The Philippines Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
Philippines Cotton Production moved from 0.00584 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0250 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+328.1%), an average of +19.9% a year. The series high was 0.0408 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 0.00469 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2016) is 0.0362 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +184% in 2018.
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Philippines ranks 20 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.
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 | 0.0250 | −24.9% |
| 2022 | 0.0333 | +21.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0275 | −32.8% |
| 2020Peak | 0.0409 | +76.9% |
| 2019 | 0.0231 | −15.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0272 | +184% |
| 2017 | 0.00959 | +104.5% |
| 2016 Trough | 0.00469 | −19.7% |
| 2015 | 0.00584 | — |
Regional context
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Philippines is highlighted.
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).
Measured in Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming activity, agricultural productivity, domestic raw material availability, crop development, and the growth potential of the Philippines’ cotton sector. Based on the validated data, cotton production in the Philippines experienced significant fluctuations during the study period, with overall growth compared with the initial years despite periodic variations. Cotton production started at 5.84 tonnes in 2015 and declined to 4.69 tonnes in 2016. Output increased substantially to 9.59 tonnes in 2017 and continued upward to 27.24 tonnes in 2018, reflecting improved cultivation activity. Production moderated slightly to 23.09 tonnes in 2019 before increasing sharply to 40.85 tonnes in 2020, representing the highest production level during the period. Cotton output declined to 27.46 tonnes in 2021 but recovered to 33.28 tonnes in 2022. Production decreased again to 25.00 tonnes in 2023, indicating continued variability in domestic cotton cultivation. The overall trend highlights gradual production expansion from a low base while reflecting challenges related to maintaining consistent cotton output.
The dataset provides valuable insights into the Philippines’ 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 assess production capacity, identify cultivation opportunities, evaluate supply constraints, and develop strategies for improving agricultural productivity. The data also supports analysis of the country’s textile value chain, agricultural innovation, and opportunities for strengthening domestic cotton production and sustainable farming practices.
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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).
Philippines Cotton Production was 0.0250 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 24.9% on 2022.
Philippines Cotton Production moved from 0.00584 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0250 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+328.1%), an average of +19.9% a year. The series high was 0.0408 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 0.00469 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 0.0408 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 0.00469 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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