– 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.
Spain Cotton Production was 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 0.1% on 2022. The Spain Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
Spain Cotton Production moved from 61.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−34.5%), an average of −5.1% a year. The series high was 70.07 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2023) is 29.57 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −30.5% in 2022.
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 13 for 2023, behind China (5,618 Thousand Tonnes) and India (5,529 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% 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 Trough | 40.50 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 40.55 | −30.5% |
| 2021 | 58.31 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 56.21 | −19.8% |
| 2019Peak | 70.07 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 64.82 | −2.1% |
| 2017 | 66.18 | +19.9% |
| 2016 | 55.20 | −10.7% |
| 2015 | 61.82 | — |
Regional context
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Spain 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 Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cotton farming activity, crop productivity, agricultural resource utilization, textile raw material availability, and the development of Spain’s cotton value chain. Based on the validated data, Spain’s cotton production showed fluctuations throughout the study period, with production reaching a peak in 2019 before experiencing a significant decline in subsequent years. Cotton output started at 61.82 thousand tonnes in 2015 and decreased to 55.20 thousand tonnes in 2016. Production recovered strongly to 66.18 thousand tonnes in 2017 and remained relatively stable at 64.82 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output reached a study-period high of 70.07 thousand tonnes in 2019, reflecting improved agricultural performance and favorable production conditions. However, production declined sharply to 56.21 thousand tonnes in 2020 and recovered moderately to 58.31 thousand tonnes in 2021. Cotton production decreased further to 40.55 thousand tonnes in 2022 and remained almost unchanged at 40.50 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing the lowest production level recorded during the period. The overall trend highlights variability in Spain’s cotton production capacity and challenges affecting recent agricultural output.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Spain’s cotton production trends, farming performance, and supply development. It supports historical analysis, year-over-year evaluation, production benchmarking, market assessment, and future forecasting of the cotton sector. Farmers, textile manufacturers, policymakers, exporters, investors, agricultural researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize this dataset to evaluate production changes, identify sector challenges, optimize cultivation strategies, assess raw material availability, and support sustainable agricultural planning. The data also contributes to understanding Spain’s role in the European cotton supply chain and supports evidence-based decisions for improving productivity, strengthening agricultural resilience, and developing long-term opportunities across the textile and agricultural 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).
Spain Cotton Production was 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 0.1% on 2022.
Spain Cotton Production moved from 61.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−34.5%), an average of −5.1% a year. The series high was 70.07 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 70.07 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 40.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
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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