Kenaf production by country
World production of kenaf reached 230,136 t in 2024, down 4.2% over ten years. The largest producers were India (44.3%), Russia (21.9%), China (9.7%), together 76% of the world total. It was harvested from 153,276 ha, an average yield of 1.5 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 230,136 t
- 10-year change
- −4.2%
- Producing countries
- 23
- World average yield
- 1.50 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of kenaf 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 | India E | 101,905 | 44.3% | −2.0% | 1.2 |
| 2 | Russia I | 50,322 | 21.9% | +0.6% | 4.1 |
| 3 | China E | 22,245 | 9.67% | −5.4% | 6.1 |
| 4 | Cuba E | 11,936 | 5.19% | +6.6% | 7.1 |
| 5 | Chile E | 9,035 | 3.93% | −7.3% | 0.9 |
| 6 | DR Congo E | 7,835 | 3.40% | +7.5% | 0.8 |
| 7 | Malaysia | 5,620 | 2.44% | −26% | 5.1 |
| 8 | Brazil | 4,547 | 1.98% | −44% | 1.4 |
| 9 | Mozambique I | 3,681 | 1.60% | −1.3% | 0.5 |
| 10 | Indonesia E | 3,335 | 1.45% | +0.2% | 0.9 |
| 11 | Thailand E | 2,111 | 0.92% | −14% | 1.4 |
| 12 | Nigeria E | 1,552 | 0.67% | +9.4% | 1.5 |
| 13 | Mali E | 1,480 | 0.64% | −2.8% | 0.6 |
| 14 | El Salvador E | 989 | 0.43% | −5.6% | 0.7 |
| 15 | Angola I | 824 | 0.36% | −1.2% | 0.7 |
| 16 | South Africa E | 793 | 0.34% | −6.8% | 0.7 |
| 17 | Ethiopia E | 537 | 0.23% | −3.6% | 0.3 |
| 18 | Myanmar I | 354 | 0.15% | −75% | 0.8 |
| 19 | Guatemala I | 275 | 0.12% | −1.8% | 0.6 |
| 20 | Pakistan E | 266 | 0.12% | −14% | 0.6 |
| 21 | Bangladesh I | 218 | 0.09% | −71% | 3.0 |
| 22 | Madagascar E | 160 | 0.07% | −36% | 0.4 |
| 23 | Central African Republic E | 116 | 0.05% | +0.9% | 0.2 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, India, accounts for 44.3% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 84.9% and the ten largest for 95.8%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 86.2% | 95.8% | 23 |
| 2005 | 82.4% | 94.6% | 23 |
| 2010 | 79.3% | 94.4% | 23 |
| 2015 | 82.7% | 95.0% | 23 |
| 2020 | 84.7% | 95.9% | 23 |
| 2024 | 84.9% | 95.8% | 23 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 136,054 t | 59.1% | 59.6% | −5.0% | 8 |
| Europe | 50,322 t | 21.9% | 20.8% | +0.6% | 1 |
| Africa | 16,978 t | 7.4% | 6.9% | +2.5% | 9 |
| South America | 13,582 t | 5.9% | 7.4% | −24% | 2 |
| North and Central America | 13,200 t | 5.7% | 5.2% | +5.4% | 3 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 1.50 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- −4.2%
- Harvested area
- −4.6%
- Average yield
- +0.4%
- World area, 2024
- 153,276 ha
The decline reflects a smaller harvested area; average yields rose.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
Lowest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | 0.5 | −65% |
| Mali | 0.6 | −62% |
| DR Congo | 0.8 | −47% |
| Chile | 0.9 | −43% |
| Indonesia | 0.9 | −43% |
Among countries with at least 0.5% of world production. Yield = production ÷ harvested area; it depends on climate, varieties, irrigation and how the crop is counted, so it is not a measure of efficiency alone.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- −2.0%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- −0.4%
- Record year
- 1985 1.9 million t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1986 −45%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 899,734 t | — |
| 1970s | 997,728 t | +11% |
| 1980s | 1.0 million t | +3.7% |
| 1990s | 654,537 t | −37% |
| 2000s | 363,845 t | −44% |
| 2010s | 243,802 t | −33% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 227,783 t | −6.6% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of kenaf was 0.03 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 1.09 | 11,936 t |
| 2 | Chile | 0.46 | 9,035 t |
| 3 | Russia | 0.35 | 50,322 t |
| 4 | Malaysia | 0.16 | 5,620 t |
| 5 | El Salvador | 0.16 | 989 t |
| 6 | Mozambique | 0.11 | 3,681 t |
| 7 | DR Congo | 0.07 | 7,835 t |
| 8 | India | 0.07 | 101,905 t |
| 9 | Mali | 0.06 | 1,480 t |
| 10 | Thailand | 0.03 | 2,111 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.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most kenaf?
India was the largest producer in 2024 with 101,905 t, 44.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of kenaf?
World production was 230,136 t in 2024, −4.2% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most kenaf?
In 2024: India (101,905 t, 44.3%), Russia (50,322 t, 21.9%), China (22,245 t, 9.7%), Cuba (11,936 t, 5.2%), Chile (9,035 t, 3.9%). Together they account for 84.9% of the world total.
What is the average yield of kenaf?
The world average was 1.50 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (230,136 t from 153,276 ha harvested).
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 — Kenaf. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/kenaf/. 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.