Abaca, manila hemp production by country
World production of abaca, manila hemp reached 108,561 t in 2024, up 2.0% over ten years. The largest producers were Philippines (63.1%), Ecuador (34.9%), Costa Rica (1.2%), together 99% of the world total. It was harvested from 166,345 ha, an average yield of 0.7 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 108,561 t
- 10-year change
- +2.0%
- Producing countries
- 6
- World average yield
- 0.65 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of abaca, manila hemp production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines I | 68,527 | 63.1% | +0.7% | 0.5 |
| 2 | Ecuador E | 37,925 | 34.9% | +4.7% | 1.3 |
| 3 | Costa Rica I | 1,264 | 1.16% | +2.7% | 1.2 |
| 4 | Indonesia I | 560 | 0.52% | −14% | 0.8 |
| 5 | Equatorial Guinea E | 232 | 0.21% | −1.7% | 0.1 |
| 6 | Kenya I | 52 | 0.05% | +2.0% | 1.2 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, Philippines, accounts for 63.1% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 100.0%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2005 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2015 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2020 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 69,087 t | 63.6% | 64.6% | +0.6% | 2 |
| South America | 37,925 t | 34.9% | 34.0% | +4.7% | 1 |
| North and Central America | 1,264 t | 1.2% | 1.2% | +2.7% | 1 |
| Africa | 284 t | 0.3% | 0.3% | −1.0% | 2 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 0.65 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +2.0%
- Harvested area
- +0.6%
- Average yield
- +1.4%
- World area, 2024
- 166,345 ha
Most of the increase came from higher yields rather than a larger harvested area.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +0.2%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +0.2%
- Record year
- 1980 169,966 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1989 −24%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 119,970 t | — |
| 1970s | 139,498 t | +16% |
| 1980s | 112,239 t | −20% |
| 1990s | 88,231 t | −21% |
| 2000s | 100,236 t | +14% |
| 2010s | 107,221 t | +7.0% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 107,414 t | +0.2% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of abaca, manila hemp was 0.01 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 2.09 | 37,925 t |
| 2 | Philippines | 0.59 | 68,527 t |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 0.25 | 1,264 t |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 0.12 | 232 t |
| 5 | Indonesia | 0.00 | 560 t |
| 6 | Kenya | 0.00 | 52 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
Trade item: Abaca, manila hemp, raw. Other forms of this product (for example frozen, boneless, shelled, dried or processed) are separate FAO trade items that are not included here, so these figures cover only part of its trade.
- World exports
- 70,774 t
- Export value
- USD 22.9 m
- Average export price
- 0.32 USD/kg
Philippines was the largest exporter with 95.1% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Morocco was the largest importer with 40.6%. World exports grew 583% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 67,302 | 95.1% | USD 21.5 m | 0.32 | +794% |
| 2 | Côte d'Ivoire | 2,798 | 4.0% | USD 857,000 | 0.31 | +8.7% |
| 3 | Kenya | 508 | 0.7% | USD 389,000 | 0.77 | +114% |
| 4 | Madagascar | 117 | 0.2% | USD 77,000 | 0.66 | — |
| 5 | Myanmar | 43 | 0.1% | USD 4,000 | 0.09 | — |
| 6 | Vietnam | 6 | 0.0% | USD 25,000 | 4.17 | — |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 7,306 | 40.6% | USD 13.4 m | 1.83 | — |
| 2 | Japan | 6,448 | 35.9% | USD 14.5 m | 2.26 | −26% |
| 3 | Philippines | 3,814 | 21.2% | USD 8.7 m | 2.27 | +310% |
| 4 | Côte d'Ivoire | 244 | 1.4% | USD 134,000 | 0.55 | −16% |
| 5 | Myanmar | 75 | 0.4% | USD 22,000 | 0.29 | — |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 34 | 0.2% | USD 95,000 | 2.79 | — |
| 7 | Mauritius | 26 | 0.1% | USD 19,000 | 0.73 | −91% |
| 8 | Gabon | 18 | 0.1% | USD 14,000 | 0.78 | — |
| 9 | Vietnam | 18 | 0.1% | USD 181,000 | 10.06 | — |
| 10 | Barbados | 1 | 0.0% | USD 5,000 | 5.00 | — |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Abaca (Manila hemp) prices on wholesale markets
- Markets quoting
- 14
- Median price
- 0.87 EUR/kg
- Middle half of quotes
- 0.75–1.00 EUR/kg
- Latest quote
- 30 September 2026
Prices in producing countries
| Rank | Producer | Production, 2024 | Markets | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 68,527 t | 14 | 0.87 EUR/kg |
Median of the midpoints of 14 current quotes converted to EUR per kg at the reference rates used on Husfarm. Markets quote different varieties, grades, origins and trade stages, so prices are not directly comparable between countries.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most abaca, manila hemp?
Philippines was the largest producer in 2024 with 68,527 t, 63.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of abaca, manila hemp?
World production was 108,561 t in 2024, +2.0% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most abaca, manila hemp?
In 2024: Philippines (68,527 t, 63.1%), Ecuador (37,925 t, 34.9%), Costa Rica (1,264 t, 1.2%), Indonesia (560 t, 0.5%), Equatorial Guinea (232 t, 0.2%). Together they account for 100.0% of the world total.
What is the average yield of abaca, manila hemp?
The world average was 0.65 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (108,561 t from 166,345 ha harvested).
What is the wholesale price of abaca, manila hemp today?
The median of 14 current quotes on 14 markets tracked by Husfarm is 0.87 EUR/kg (latest quote 30 September 2026). Prices vary widely by variety, grade, origin and market.
Which country exports the most abaca, manila hemp, raw?
Philippines exported 67,302 t in 2024, 95.1% of reported world exports, worth USD 21.5 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most abaca, manila hemp, raw?
Morocco imported 7,306 t in 2024, 40.6% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; yield is production divided by area harvested; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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How to cite: FAO (2025). FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products — Abaca, manila hemp. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/abaca/. Licence CC BY 4.0.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.