Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 21,980 t of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c., the 5th largest in the world (3.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.7%. The record was 22,926 t in 2011. Area harvested: 334,356 ha, yield 0.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 21,980 t
- World rank
- 5 of 21
- 10-year change
- +9.7%
- Record
- 22,926 t
- 2011
Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.3%
- 3.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.1
- world 1.2 (−95%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +9.7%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Vietnam | 96,417 | 14.6% |
| 4 | Canada | 26,870 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 21,980 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Sierra Leone | 9,505 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Tanzania | 8,032 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,980 | +0.3% | 334,356 | 0.07 |
| 2023 | 21,916 | +0.3% | 335,872 | 0.07 |
| 2022 | 21,853 | −0.3% | 333,399 | 0.07 |
| 2021 | 21,908 | +0.5% | 333,798 | 0.07 |
| 2020 | 21,804 | +1.4% | 333,890 | 0.07 |
| 2019 | 21,501 | +1.5% | 328,302 | 0.07 |
| 2018 | 21,193 | +1.7% | 321,343 | 0.07 |
| 2017 | 20,847 | −0.1% | 315,699 | 0.07 |
| 2016 | 20,875 | −3.3% | 317,307 | 0.07 |
| 2015 | 21,585 | +7.7% | 321,710 | 0.07 |
| 2014 | 20,039 | −4.6% | 305,212 | 0.07 |
| 2013 | 21,000 | −4.5% | 325,000 | 0.06 |
| 2012 | 22,000 | −4.0% | 327,000 | 0.07 |
| 2011 | 22,926 | +0.0% | 325,000 | 0.07 |
| 2010 | 22,921 | +12% | 320,000 | 0.07 |
| 2009 | 20,400 | +11% | 280,768 | 0.07 |
| 2008 | 18,407 | −1.2% | 250,000 | 0.07 |
| 2007 | 18,635 | −1.1% | 250,000 | 0.07 |
| 2006 | 18,847 | −1.0% | 250,000 | 0.08 |
| 2005 | 19,043 | −2.0% | 250,000 | 0.08 |
| 2004 | 19,439 | −1.5% | 252,817 | 0.08 |
| 2003 | 19,737 | −1.3% | 254,935 | 0.08 |
| 2002 | 20,000 | +6.0% | 250,000 | 0.08 |
| 2001 | 18,872 | +4.8% | 242,650 | 0.08 |
| 2000 | 18,000 | +1.7% | 230,000 | 0.08 |
| 1999 | 17,705 | +1.2% | 227,208 | 0.08 |
| 1998 | 17,500 | +0.0% | 225,000 | 0.08 |
| 1997 | 17,496 | +0.6% | 225,320 | 0.08 |
| 1996 | 17,387 | +1.3% | 224,000 | 0.08 |
| 1995 | 17,168 | +1.0% | 224,125 | 0.08 |
| 1994 | 17,000 | −1.3% | 221,545 | 0.08 |
| 1993 | 17,218 | — | 224,000 | 0.08 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 48 t USD 50,000
- Importer rank
- 104 of 134
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 21,980 t in 2024, 3.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
Ethiopia ranked 5th of 21 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Sri Lanka with 56.1% of the world total.
How has the production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 9.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 22,926 t in 2011.
What is the yield of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Ethiopia?
0.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (21,980 t from 334,356 ha), against a world average of 1.2 t/ha.
Does Ethiopia export or import other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported no exports and imports of 48 t (USD 50,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.