Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value in South Africa

South Africa: Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value was 33,839 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
33,839 1000 USD
Change on year
up 33.8%
World rank
24th
of 61 countries
All-time high
76,935 1000 USD
in 2019
All-time low
8,379 1000 USD
in 2013
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1991200720241991: 51.1k 1000 USD1992: 23.3k 1000 USD1993: 13.1k 1000 USD1994: 30.0k 1000 USD1995: 33.3k 1000 USD1996: 61.8k 1000 USD1997: 38.3k 1000 USD1998: 45.1k 1000 USD1999: 54.2k 1000 USD2000: 21.7k 1000 USD2001: 27.0k 1000 USD2002: 15.6k 1000 USD2003: 20.1k 1000 USD2004: 35.3k 1000 USD2005: 18.7k 1000 USD2006: 13.3k 1000 USD2007: 12.5k 1000 USD2008: 15.1k 1000 USD2009: 9.4k 1000 USD2010: 12.4k 1000 USD2011: 28.9k 1000 USD2012: 21.0k 1000 USD2013: 8.4k 1000 USD2014: 16.7k 1000 USD2015: 30.4k 1000 USD2016: 15.3k 1000 USD2017: 28.3k 1000 USD2018: 66.4k 1000 USD2019: 76.9k 1000 USD2020: 50.1k 1000 USD2021: 32.4k 1000 USD2022: 31.0k 1000 USD2023: 25.3k 1000 USD2024: 33.8k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa stood at 33,839 1000 USD.

The figure is up 33.8% on the previous year and up 103.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 76,935 1000 USD in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8,379 1000 USD, in 2013.

That places South Africa 24th out of 61 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

Annual values for Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$) in South Africa, 1991 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1991 51,137 1000 USD
1992 23,323 1000 USD -54.4%
1993 13,071 1000 USD -44.0%
1994 30,007 1000 USD +129.6%
1995 33,325 1000 USD +11.1%
1996 61,839 1000 USD +85.6%
1997 38,288 1000 USD -38.1%
1998 45,120 1000 USD +17.8%
1999 54,206 1000 USD +20.1%
2000 21,667 1000 USD -60.0%
2001 27,026 1000 USD +24.7%
2002 15,645 1000 USD -42.1%
2003 20,061 1000 USD +28.2%
2004 35,297 1000 USD +75.9%
2005 18,719 1000 USD -47.0%
2006 13,328 1000 USD -28.8%
2007 12,464 1000 USD -6.5%
2008 15,095 1000 USD +21.1%
2009 9,383 1000 USD -37.8%
2010 12,356 1000 USD +31.7%
2011 28,916 1000 USD +134.0%
2012 21,048 1000 USD -27.2%
2013 8,379 1000 USD -60.2%
2014 16,660 1000 USD +98.8%
2015 30,440 1000 USD +82.7%
2016 15,260 1000 USD -49.9%
2017 28,337 1000 USD +85.7%
2018 66,388 1000 USD +134.3%
2019 76,935 1000 USD +15.9%
2020 50,080 1000 USD -34.9%
2021 32,387 1000 USD -35.3%
2022 31,008 1000 USD -4.3%
2023 25,285 1000 USD -18.5%
2024 33,839 1000 USD +33.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 38,924 1000 USD 13,071 1000 USD 61,839 1000 USD 9
2000s 18,868 1000 USD 9,383 1000 USD 35,297 1000 USD 10
2010s 30,472 1000 USD 8,379 1000 USD 76,935 1000 USD 10
2020s 34,520 1000 USD 25,285 1000 USD 50,080 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

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  3. 23 Tajikistan 36,794 1000 USD compare
  4. 25 Spain 22,447 1000 USD compare
  5. 26 Peru 21,535 1000 USD compare
  6. 27 Argentina 20,391 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa?
Seed cotton, unginned — gross production value in South Africa was 33,839 1000 USD 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 76,935 1000 USD in 2019.
What is the lowest seed cotton, unginned — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 8,379 1000 USD in 2013.
How does South Africa rank for seed cotton, unginned — gross production value?
South Africa ranks 24th out of 61 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 103.1%. 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 (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Seed cotton, unginned — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
94 places, 2,991 data points, 1991–2024
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