Higher over the period
Thailand Cotton Production moved from 1.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+26.9%), an average of +3% a year. The series high was 2.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 1.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Thailand Cotton Production shows
Thailand Cotton Production was 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022. The Thailand Cotton Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cotton cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2023.
A 40.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2015) is 0.810 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +66.7% in 2019.
Ranks 18 of 21 countries covered
Among the 21 countries in this dataset, Thailand ranks 18 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
Thailand 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 | 1.51 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1.51 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1.51 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.50 | −25% |
| 2019Peak | 2.00 | +66.7% |
| 2018 | 1.20 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.19 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1.19 | 0% |
| 2015 Trough | 1.19 | — |
Regional context
How Thailand compares in Asia
Cotton Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Thailand 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, domestic crop availability, textile raw material supply, and the development of Thailand’s cotton industry. Based on the validated data, Thailand’s cotton production remained relatively stable throughout the study period, with limited fluctuations and a gradual increase compared with the initial production levels. Cotton output started at 1.19 thousand tonnes in 2015 and remained unchanged at 1.19 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 2017. Production increased marginally to 1.20 thousand tonnes in 2018 before reaching 2.00 thousand tonnes in 2019, representing the highest production level during the period. Output declined to 1.50 thousand tonnes in 2020 but recovered slightly to 1.51 thousand tonnes in 2021. Production remained stable at 1.51 thousand tonnes in both 2022 and 2023, indicating consistent but limited domestic cotton cultivation. The overall trend highlights Thailand’s stable cotton production base with moderate growth potential and relatively low production volumes.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Thailand’s cotton production trends, agricultural stability, and supply development. It supports historical analysis, production benchmarking, market evaluation, and forecasting of future cotton availability. Farmers, textile producers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can utilize the dataset to assess production capacity, evaluate agricultural trends, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic planning. The data also contributes to understanding Thailand’s position within the regional textile supply chain and supports initiatives focused on agricultural efficiency, sustainable cultivation, and long-term value chain development.
- Indicator
- Cotton Production
- Country
- Thailand
- 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 Thailand 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 Thailand Cotton Production in 2023?
Thailand Cotton Production was 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
How has Thailand Cotton Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Thailand Cotton Production moved from 1.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+26.9%), an average of +3% a year. The series high was 2.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 1.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Thailand Cotton Production?
The highest value was 2.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 1.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Thailand 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 Thailand 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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