Cotton Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Cotton production comparison. China produces 25%+ of global cotton.
Quick Answer
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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What is Cotton Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Cotton Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Million Tonnes. This dataset includes 4 data points from 1990 to 2025. Data source: FAO, USDA.
Historical Cotton Production: China vs World Data (1990โ2025)
The complete Cotton Production: China vs World dataset spans from 1990 to 2025 with 4 data points. Data is sourced from FAO, USDA and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
๐ Data Table
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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โน๏ธ About This Dataset
Cotton production comparison. China produces 25%+ of global cotton.
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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:
2026-04-29T03:28:14.970Z
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- โข Dataset: Cotton Production: China vs World
- โข Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (4 data points)
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What is China's Cotton Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Cotton Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
Where can I download Cotton Production: China vs World data?
You can download Cotton Production: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/cotton-production-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
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