Cotton Production: China vs World
Cotton production comparison. China produces 25%+ of global cotton.
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China produced 5.7 million tonnes of cotton in 2025, 23.6% of global output. From 23.9% in 1990, China remains a top cotton producer. China grows nearly a quarter of global cotton. Data from FAO covers 1990-2025.
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4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.5 | 18.8 | 14.3 | 23.9 |
| 2010 | 6.6 | 23.8 | 17.2 | 27.7 |
| 2020 | 5.9 | 24.8 | 18.9 | 23.8 |
| 2025 | 5.7 | 24.2 | 18.5 | 23.6 |
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Cotton production comparison. China produces 25%+ of global cotton.
Series: China vs World
Category: agriculture
Data Source: FAO, USDA
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
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China Data Portal (2026). Cotton Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/cotton-production-china-vs-world/
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FAO, USDA
Last Updated:
2026-03-15T10:49:56.716Z
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- âĸ Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (4 data points)
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- âĸ Source: FAO, USDA
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China's Cotton Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
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What is the data range for Cotton Production: China vs World?
The Cotton Production: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: FAO, USDA.
Dataset Info
- Category
- agriculture
- Unit
- Million Tonnes
- Source
- FAO, USDA
- Time Range
- 1990 - 2025
- Data Points
- 4