Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. production in Jamaica
In 2024 Jamaica produced 423 t of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c., the 16th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 85 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 423 t
- World rank
- 16 of 21
- 10-year change
- +45%
- Record
- 423 t
- 2024
Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Jamaica, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Jamaica compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.0
- world 1.2 (+299%)
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +45%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Philippines | 1,569 | 0.24% |
| 15 | Thailand | 770 | 0.12% |
| 16 | Jamaica | 423 | 0.06% |
| 17 | Samoa | 393 | 0.06% |
| 18 | Bangladesh | 379 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Jamaica is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 423 | +2.4% | 85 | 4.98 |
| 2023 | 413 | −2.1% | 82 | 5.04 |
| 2022 | 422 | +5.2% | 84 | 5.02 |
| 2021 | 401 | +6.4% | 80 | 5.01 |
| 2020 | 377 | +7.1% | 75 | 5.03 |
| 2019 | 352 | 0.0% | 70 | 5.03 |
| 2018 | 352 | +1.1% | 70 | 5.03 |
| 2017 | 348 | +5.5% | 70 | 4.97 |
| 2016 | 330 | +6.1% | 70 | 4.71 |
| 2015 | 311 | +6.5% | 60 | 5.18 |
| 2014 | 292 | +0.7% | 60 | 4.87 |
| 2013 | 290 | 0.0% | 60 | 4.83 |
| 2012 | 290 | +7.4% | 60 | 4.83 |
| 2011 | 270 | +6.3% | 50 | 5.40 |
| 2010 | 254 | +7.2% | 50 | 5.08 |
| 2009 | 237 | +12% | 50 | 4.74 |
| 2008 | 212 | +6.0% | 40 | 5.30 |
| 2007 | 200 | 0.0% | 40 | 5.00 |
| 2006 | 200 | 0.0% | 40 | 5.00 |
| 2005 | 200 | 0.0% | 40 | 5.00 |
| 2004 | 200 | +2.0% | 40 | 5.00 |
| 2003 | 196 | +17% | 30 | 6.53 |
| 2002 | 168 | +9.1% | 30 | 5.60 |
| 2001 | 154 | +7.7% | 30 | 5.13 |
| 2000 | 143 | +9.2% | 30 | 4.77 |
| 1999 | 131 | +9.2% | 25 | 5.24 |
| 1998 | 120 | +10% | 25 | 4.80 |
| 1997 | 109 | +11% | 20 | 5.45 |
| 1996 | 98 | +13% | 20 | 4.90 |
| 1995 | 87 | +14% | 20 | 4.35 |
| 1994 | 76 | +19% | 15 | 5.07 |
| 1993 | 64 | +21% | 10 | 6.40 |
| 1992 | 53 | +26% | 10 | 5.30 |
| 1991 | 42 | −68% | 10 | 4.20 |
| 1990 | 133 | −34% | — | — |
| 1989 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1988 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1987 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1986 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1985 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1984 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1983 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1982 | 200 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1981 | 200 | +2.6% | — | — |
| 1980 | 195 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1979 | 195 | +2.6% | — | — |
| 1978 | 190 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1977 | 190 | +2.7% | — | — |
| 1976 | 185 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1975 | 185 | +2.8% | — | — |
| 1974 | 180 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1973 | 180 | +2.9% | — | — |
| 1972 | 175 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1971 | 175 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1970 | 175 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1969 | 175 | −0.6% | — | — |
| 1968 | 176 | −12% | — | — |
| 1967 | 201 | +3.1% | — | — |
| 1966 | 195 | −34% | — | — |
| 1965 | 296 | −21% | — | — |
| 1964 | 376 | +0.8% | — | — |
| 1963 | 373 | −0.5% | — | — |
| 1962 | 375 | +4.5% | — | — |
| 1961 | 359 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9 t USD 57,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 of 67
- Imports
- 19 t USD 7,000
- Importer rank
- 118 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 Jamaica?
Jamaica produced 423 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Jamaica rank in the world for production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
Jamaica ranked 16th 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 Jamaica changed?
It rose by 45% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Jamaica?
5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (423 t from 85 ha), against a world average of 1.2 t/ha.
Does Jamaica export or import other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Jamaica reported exports of 9 t (USD 57,000) and imports of 19 t (USD 7,000), 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 Jamaica 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.