Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. production in New Zealand
In 2024 New Zealand produced 4,054 t of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c., the 9th largest in the world (0.61% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.6%. The record was 4,124 t in 1962. Area harvested: 7,804 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,054 t
- World rank
- 9 of 21
- 10-year change
- +6.6%
- Record
- 4,124 t
- 1962
Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in New Zealand, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
New Zealand compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.61%
- 0.61% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.5
- world 1.2 (−58%)
- kg per person
- 0.78
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +6.6%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tanzania | 8,032 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Madagascar | 6,534 | 0.99% |
| 9 | New Zealand | 4,054 | 0.61% |
| 10 | Cambodia | 3,975 | 0.60% |
| 11 | South Africa | 2,314 | 0.35% |
Map of world production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; New Zealand is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,054 | −0.7% | 7,804 | 0.52 |
| 2023 | 4,081 | +0.8% | 7,754 | 0.53 |
| 2022 | 4,050 | +0.5% | 7,704 | 0.53 |
| 2021 | 4,031 | +6.0% | 7,601 | 0.53 |
| 2020 | 3,802 | −0.9% | 7,149 | 0.53 |
| 2019 | 3,838 | −0.9% | 7,249 | 0.53 |
| 2018 | 3,874 | −0.9% | 7,430 | 0.52 |
| 2017 | 3,911 | −2.6% | 7,660 | 0.51 |
| 2016 | 4,017 | +2.6% | 7,495 | 0.54 |
| 2015 | 3,914 | +2.9% | 7,359 | 0.53 |
| 2014 | 3,803 | +1.0% | 7,241 | 0.53 |
| 2013 | 3,765 | +2.1% | 7,193 | 0.52 |
| 2012 | 3,688 | +2.1% | 7,069 | 0.52 |
| 2011 | 3,611 | +2.2% | 6,944 | 0.52 |
| 2010 | 3,534 | −0.1% | 6,818 | 0.52 |
| 2009 | 3,538 | +11% | 6,846 | 0.52 |
| 2008 | 3,195 | +0.4% | 6,203 | 0.52 |
| 2007 | 3,183 | +0.3% | 6,200 | 0.51 |
| 2006 | 3,173 | +0.4% | 6,200 | 0.51 |
| 2005 | 3,159 | +0.5% | 6,193 | 0.51 |
| 2004 | 3,144 | +0.6% | 6,030 | 0.52 |
| 2003 | 3,126 | +0.8% | 6,089 | 0.51 |
| 2002 | 3,100 | +0.8% | 6,200 | 0.50 |
| 2001 | 3,074 | +0.6% | 6,035 | 0.51 |
| 2000 | 3,056 | +0.4% | 6,000 | 0.51 |
| 1999 | 3,045 | +1.5% | 5,996 | 0.51 |
| 1998 | 3,000 | +8.2% | 5,500 | 0.55 |
| 1997 | 2,772 | +11% | 5,710 | 0.49 |
| 1996 | 2,500 | +11% | 5,000 | 0.50 |
| 1995 | 2,255 | +13% | 4,907 | 0.46 |
| 1994 | 2,000 | +14% | 4,500 | 0.44 |
| 1993 | 1,753 | +17% | 4,133 | 0.42 |
| 1992 | 1,500 | +22% | 4,300 | 0.35 |
| 1991 | 1,234 | +36% | 3,101 | 0.40 |
| 1990 | 906 | −9.4% | 3,822 | 0.24 |
| 1989 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.25 |
| 1988 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.25 |
| 1987 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 0.25 |
| 1986 | 1,000 | −33% | 4,000 | 0.25 |
| 1985 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 0.25 |
| 1984 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 0.25 |
| 1983 | 1,500 | −25% | 6,000 | 0.25 |
| 1982 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 0.25 |
| 1981 | 2,000 | −20% | 8,000 | 0.25 |
| 1980 | 2,500 | 0.0% | 10,000 | 0.25 |
| 1979 | 2,500 | −17% | 10,000 | 0.25 |
| 1978 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 0.25 |
| 1977 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 0.25 |
| 1976 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 0.25 |
| 1975 | 3,000 | −14% | 12,000 | 0.25 |
| 1974 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 14,000 | 0.25 |
| 1973 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 14,000 | 0.25 |
| 1972 | 3,500 | −13% | 14,000 | 0.25 |
| 1971 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1970 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1969 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1968 | 4,000 | +12% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1967 | 3,564 | −11% | 16,000 | 0.22 |
| 1966 | 4,000 | +2.6% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1965 | 3,900 | −3.4% | 16,000 | 0.24 |
| 1964 | 4,039 | +2.3% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1963 | 3,950 | −4.2% | 16,000 | 0.25 |
| 1962 | 4,124 | — | 15,000 | 0.27 |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 2,000
- Exporter rank
- 65 of 67
- Imports
- 3,792 t USD 2.9 m
- Importer rank
- 28 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 New Zealand?
New Zealand produced 4,054 t in 2024, 0.61% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does New Zealand rank in the world for production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
New Zealand ranked 9th 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 New Zealand changed?
It rose by 6.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 4,124 t in 1962.
What is the yield of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in New Zealand?
0.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,054 t from 7,804 ha), against a world average of 1.2 t/ha.
Does New Zealand export or import other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
In 2024 New Zealand reported exports of 1 t (USD 2,000) and imports of 3,792 t (USD 2.9 m), 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 New Zealand is estimated 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.