Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value was 43,884 1000 Int$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
43,884 1000 Int$
Change on year
up 12.6%
World rank
35th
of 94 countries
All-time high
176,621 1000 Int$
in 1988
All-time low
12,675 1000 Int$
in 2013
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 Int$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa is 43,884 1000 Int$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 106.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 176,621 1000 Int$ in 1988 and was at its lowest, 12,675 1000 Int$, in 2013.
That places South Africa 35th out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,097 1000 Int$ | — |
| 1962 | 19,921 1000 Int$ | +41.3% |
| 1963 | 36,778 1000 Int$ | +84.6% |
| 1964 | 30,648 1000 Int$ | -16.7% |
| 1965 | 50,875 1000 Int$ | +66.0% |
| 1966 | 40,456 1000 Int$ | -20.5% |
| 1967 | 29,516 1000 Int$ | -27.0% |
| 1968 | 36,231 1000 Int$ | +22.8% |
| 1969 | 55,807 1000 Int$ | +54.0% |
| 1970 | 39,014 1000 Int$ | -30.1% |
| 1971 | 33,894 1000 Int$ | -13.1% |
| 1972 | 33,720 1000 Int$ | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 38,973 1000 Int$ | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 90,300 1000 Int$ | +131.7% |
| 1975 | 93,173 1000 Int$ | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 34,069 1000 Int$ | -63.4% |
| 1977 | 80,254 1000 Int$ | +135.6% |
| 1978 | 117,930 1000 Int$ | +46.9% |
| 1979 | 130,311 1000 Int$ | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 151,345 1000 Int$ | +16.1% |
| 1981 | 131,991 1000 Int$ | -12.8% |
| 1982 | 84,872 1000 Int$ | -35.7% |
| 1983 | 62,532 1000 Int$ | -26.3% |
| 1984 | 76,174 1000 Int$ | +21.8% |
| 1985 | 103,958 1000 Int$ | +36.5% |
| 1986 | 104,602 1000 Int$ | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 132,027 1000 Int$ | +26.2% |
| 1988 | 176,621 1000 Int$ | +33.8% |
| 1989 | 169,191 1000 Int$ | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 134,666 1000 Int$ | -20.4% |
| 1991 | 99,773 1000 Int$ | -25.9% |
| 1992 | 45,536 1000 Int$ | -54.4% |
| 1993 | 27,194 1000 Int$ | -40.3% |
| 1994 | 61,024 1000 Int$ | +124.4% |
| 1995 | 57,163 1000 Int$ | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 102,141 1000 Int$ | +78.7% |
| 1997 | 63,629 1000 Int$ | -37.7% |
| 1998 | 88,820 1000 Int$ | +39.6% |
| 1999 | 115,639 1000 Int$ | +30.2% |
| 2000 | 62,715 1000 Int$ | -45.8% |
| 2001 | 82,525 1000 Int$ | +31.6% |
| 2002 | 42,328 1000 Int$ | -48.7% |
| 2003 | 37,051 1000 Int$ | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 64,595 1000 Int$ | +74.3% |
| 2005 | 48,747 1000 Int$ | -24.5% |
| 2006 | 35,350 1000 Int$ | -27.5% |
| 2007 | 26,369 1000 Int$ | -25.4% |
| 2008 | 23,852 1000 Int$ | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 20,465 1000 Int$ | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 18,734 1000 Int$ | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 41,756 1000 Int$ | +122.9% |
| 2012 | 29,374 1000 Int$ | -29.7% |
| 2013 | 12,675 1000 Int$ | -56.8% |
| 2014 | 21,293 1000 Int$ | +68.0% |
| 2015 | 45,738 1000 Int$ | +114.8% |
| 2016 | 24,571 1000 Int$ | -46.3% |
| 2017 | 37,788 1000 Int$ | +53.8% |
| 2018 | 91,658 1000 Int$ | +142.6% |
| 2019 | 116,008 1000 Int$ | +26.6% |
| 2020 | 65,366 1000 Int$ | -43.7% |
| 2021 | 37,014 1000 Int$ | -43.4% |
| 2022 | 37,330 1000 Int$ | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 38,977 1000 Int$ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 43,884 1000 Int$ | +12.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34,925 1000 Int$ | 14,097 1000 Int$ | 55,807 1000 Int$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 69,164 1000 Int$ | 33,720 1000 Int$ | 130,311 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 119,331 1000 Int$ | 62,532 1000 Int$ | 176,621 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 79,558 1000 Int$ | 27,194 1000 Int$ | 134,666 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,400 1000 Int$ | 20,465 1000 Int$ | 82,525 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,960 1000 Int$ | 12,675 1000 Int$ | 116,008 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,514 1000 Int$ | 37,014 1000 Int$ | 65,366 1000 Int$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Mozambique 53,559 1000 Int$ compare
- 33 Togo 46,340 1000 Int$ compare
- 34 Central African Republic 46,051 1000 Int$ compare
- 36 Kyrgyzstan 41,746 1000 Int$ compare
- 37 Sudan (former) 41,576 1000 Int$ compare
- 38 Guinea 40,367 1000 Int$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa?
- Seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa was 43,884 1000 Int$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest seed cotton, unginned — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 176,621 1000 Int$ in 1988.
- What is the lowest seed cotton, unginned — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,675 1000 Int$ in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for seed cotton, unginned — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is seed cotton, unginned — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The domain provides detailed data on the value of agricultural production that is calculated by the agricultural production data and the price data at farm gate. Thus, the value of production measures the agricultural production in monetary terms at the farm gate level.