Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. production by country
World production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. reached 659,967 t in 2024, up 5.8% over ten years. The largest producers were Sri Lanka (56.1%), Brazil (15.5%), Vietnam (14.6%), together 86% of the world total. It was harvested from 529,302 ha, an average yield of 1.2 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 659,967 t
- 10-year change
- +5.8%
- Producing countries
- 21
- World average yield
- 1.25 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. 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 | Sri Lanka I | 370,085 | 56.1% | +8.9% | 3.4 |
| 2 | Brazil I | 102,553 | 15.5% | +1.8% | 5.0 |
| 3 | Vietnam E | 96,417 | 14.6% | +5.6% | 7.2 |
| 4 | Canada E | 26,870 | 4.07% | −9.4% | 1.3 |
| 5 | Ethiopia I | 21,980 | 3.33% | +9.7% | 0.1 |
| 6 | Sierra Leone I | 9,505 | 1.44% | +1.6% | 4.7 |
| 7 | Tanzania I | 8,032 | 1.22% | −12% | 5.0 |
| 8 | Madagascar I | 6,534 | 0.99% | −10% | 0.6 |
| 9 | New Zealand E | 4,054 | 0.61% | +6.6% | 0.5 |
| 10 | Cambodia I | 3,975 | 0.60% | +7.9% | 5.0 |
| 11 | South Africa E | 2,314 | 0.35% | −7.6% | 0.7 |
| 12 | Chile I | 1,907 | 0.29% | +5.9% | 4.9 |
| 13 | Argentina I | 1,604 | 0.24% | −5.6% | 1.0 |
| 14 | Philippines I | 1,569 | 0.24% | +77% | 2.9 |
| 15 | Thailand I | 770 | 0.12% | +3.9% | 0.8 |
| 16 | Jamaica I | 423 | 0.06% | +45% | 5.0 |
| 17 | Samoa I | 393 | 0.06% | −7.1% | 5.1 |
| 18 | Bangladesh I | 379 | 0.06% | −7.3% | 0.2 |
| 19 | Taiwan I | 364 | 0.06% | −4.5% | 10.4 |
| 20 | Myanmar I | 153 | 0.02% | −3.2% | 1.5 |
| 21 | Mauritius I | 88 | 0.01% | 0.0% | 0.6 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, Sri Lanka, accounts for 56.1% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 93.6% and the ten largest for 98.5%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 89.4% | 97.5% | 21 |
| 2005 | 88.6% | 97.6% | 21 |
| 2010 | 94.1% | 98.9% | 20 |
| 2015 | 93.1% | 98.5% | 21 |
| 2020 | 94.3% | 98.7% | 21 |
| 2024 | 93.6% | 98.5% | 21 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 473,712 t | 71.8% | 70.1% | +8.3% | 8 |
| South America | 106,064 t | 16.1% | 16.7% | +1.8% | 3 |
| Africa | 48,453 t | 7.3% | 7.7% | +0.2% | 6 |
| North and Central America | 27,293 t | 4.1% | 4.8% | −8.9% | 2 |
| Oceania | 4,447 t | 0.7% | 0.7% | +5.2% | 2 |
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.
Growing
| Ethiopia | 21,980 t | +9.7% |
| Sri Lanka | 370,085 t | +8.9% |
| Cambodia | 3,975 t | +7.9% |
| New Zealand | 4,054 t | +6.6% |
| Vietnam | 96,417 t | +5.6% |
Declining
| Tanzania | 8,032 t | −12% |
| Madagascar | 6,534 t | −10% |
| Canada | 26,870 t | −9.4% |
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 1.25 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +5.8%
- Harvested area
- +15%
- Average yield
- −8.0%
- World area, 2024
- 529,302 ha
The increase came from a larger harvested area while average yields fell.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7.2 | +475% |
| Brazil | 5.0 | +301% |
| Tanzania | 5.0 | +300% |
| Cambodia | 5.0 | +299% |
| Sierra Leone | 4.7 | +274% |
Lowest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 0.1 | −95% |
| New Zealand | 0.5 | −58% |
| Madagascar | 0.6 | −54% |
| Canada | 1.3 | +3.6% |
| Sri Lanka | 3.4 | +176% |
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
- +2.8%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +0.6%
- Record year
- 2020 740,582 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 2018 −32%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 123,741 t | — |
| 1970s | 184,772 t | +49% |
| 1980s | 261,965 t | +42% |
| 1990s | 263,792 t | +0.7% |
| 2000s | 282,779 t | +7.2% |
| 2010s | 575,529 t | +104% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 673,018 t | +17% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. was 0.08 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 16.0 | 370,085 t |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 1.10 | 9,505 t |
| 3 | Vietnam | 0.95 | 96,417 t |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0.78 | 4,054 t |
| 5 | Canada | 0.68 | 26,870 t |
| 6 | Brazil | 0.48 | 102,553 t |
| 7 | Cambodia | 0.23 | 3,975 t |
| 8 | Madagascar | 0.20 | 6,534 t |
| 9 | Ethiopia | 0.17 | 21,980 t |
| 10 | Jamaica | 0.15 | 423 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
- World exports
- 757,542 t
- Export value
- USD 355 m
- Exports as share of production
- 115%
- Average export price
- 0.47 USD/kg
Sri Lanka was the largest exporter with 60.1% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; China was the largest importer with 56.8%. World exports grew 45% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 455,000 | 60.1% | USD 204 m | 0.45 | +34% |
| 2 | Vietnam | 98,055 | 12.9% | USD 13.3 m | 0.14 | +669% |
| 3 | Belgium | 61,270 | 8.1% | USD 10.5 m | 0.17 | +1,657% |
| 4 | Brazil | 36,672 | 4.8% | USD 39.2 m | 1.07 | −9.8% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 25,655 | 3.4% | USD 20.6 m | 0.80 | +225% |
| 6 | Indonesia | 23,133 | 3.1% | USD 4.1 m | 0.18 | −34% |
| 7 | Malaysia | 14,020 | 1.9% | USD 2.2 m | 0.16 | +18% |
| 8 | Ecuador | 10,186 | 1.3% | USD 21.6 m | 2.12 | +23% |
| 9 | Kenya | 6,414 | 0.8% | USD 9.5 m | 1.48 | −14% |
| 10 | Spain | 6,360 | 0.8% | USD 7.9 m | 1.24 | +114% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 659,454 | 56.8% | USD 151 m | 0.23 | +7.9% |
| 2 | United States | 87,638 | 7.5% | USD 64.3 m | 0.73 | +94% |
| 3 | Netherlands | 55,781 | 4.8% | USD 28.3 m | 0.51 | +49% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 51,741 | 4.5% | USD 44.1 m | 0.85 | +117% |
| 5 | Spain | 26,637 | 2.3% | USD 20.2 m | 0.76 | +35% |
| 6 | Canada | 22,750 | 2.0% | USD 18.1 m | 0.80 | +126% |
| 7 | Morocco | 21,755 | 1.9% | USD 15.6 m | 0.72 | — |
| 8 | Germany | 21,693 | 1.9% | USD 10.9 m | 0.50 | +65% |
| 9 | Belgium | 15,561 | 1.3% | USD 8.2 m | 0.53 | +145% |
| 10 | Malaysia | 14,727 | 1.3% | USD 2.3 m | 0.16 | +881% |
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.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
Sri Lanka was the largest producer in 2024 with 370,085 t, 56.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
World production was 659,967 t in 2024, +5.8% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
In 2024: Sri Lanka (370,085 t, 56.1%), Brazil (102,553 t, 15.5%), Vietnam (96,417 t, 14.6%), Canada (26,870 t, 4.1%), Ethiopia (21,980 t, 3.3%). Together they account for 93.6% of the world total.
What is the average yield of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
The world average was 1.25 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (659,967 t from 529,302 ha harvested).
Which country exports the most other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
Sri Lanka exported 455,000 t in 2024, 60.1% of reported world exports, worth USD 204 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
China imported 659,454 t in 2024, 56.8% 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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