Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 2,314 t of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c., the 11th largest in the world (0.35% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 7.6%. The record was 3,200 t in 1977. Area harvested: 3,150 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,314 t
- World rank
- 11 of 21
- 10-year change
- −7.6%
- Record
- 3,200 t
- 1977
Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.35%
- 0.40% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.7
- world 1.2 (−41%)
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- −7.6%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | New Zealand | 4,054 | 0.61% |
| 10 | Cambodia | 3,975 | 0.60% |
| 11 | South Africa | 2,314 | 0.35% |
| 12 | Chile | 1,907 | 0.29% |
| 13 | Argentina | 1,604 | 0.24% |
Map of world production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,314 | +0.9% | 3,150 | 0.73 |
| 2023 | 2,294 | −0.9% | 3,128 | 0.73 |
| 2022 | 2,314 | −0.9% | 3,108 | 0.74 |
| 2021 | 2,335 | −1.3% | 3,085 | 0.76 |
| 2020 | 2,365 | −1.0% | 3,092 | 0.76 |
| 2019 | 2,388 | −1.0% | 3,052 | 0.78 |
| 2018 | 2,412 | −0.6% | 3,010 | 0.80 |
| 2017 | 2,427 | +2.9% | 2,999 | 0.81 |
| 2016 | 2,358 | −2.4% | 2,993 | 0.79 |
| 2015 | 2,417 | −3.5% | 2,988 | 0.81 |
| 2014 | 2,505 | +0.2% | 3,019 | 0.83 |
| 2013 | 2,500 | +2.0% | 3,000 | 0.83 |
| 2012 | 2,450 | −4.1% | 2,900 | 0.84 |
| 2011 | 2,556 | −3.6% | 2,834 | 0.90 |
| 2010 | 2,652 | −1.6% | 2,850 | 0.93 |
| 2009 | 2,694 | −2.7% | 2,808 | 0.96 |
| 2008 | 2,768 | +4.6% | 2,800 | 0.99 |
| 2007 | 2,646 | −2.7% | 2,600 | 1.02 |
| 2006 | 2,720 | −2.6% | 2,600 | 1.05 |
| 2005 | 2,792 | −2.4% | 2,600 | 1.07 |
| 2004 | 2,861 | −2.0% | 2,600 | 1.10 |
| 2003 | 2,920 | −1.6% | 2,600 | 1.12 |
| 2002 | 2,966 | −1.3% | 2,600 | 1.14 |
| 2001 | 3,006 | −3.0% | 2,600 | 1.16 |
| 2000 | 3,100 | +3.3% | 2,600 | 1.19 |
| 1999 | 3,000 | −3.2% | 2,600 | 1.15 |
| 1998 | 3,100 | +1.1% | 2,600 | 1.19 |
| 1997 | 3,065 | +2.2% | 2,600 | 1.18 |
| 1996 | 2,998 | +5.1% | 2,600 | 1.15 |
| 1995 | 2,853 | +1.8% | 2,600 | 1.10 |
| 1994 | 2,803 | +1.7% | 2,600 | 1.08 |
| 1993 | 2,755 | +1.7% | 2,600 | 1.06 |
| 1992 | 2,709 | +1.7% | 2,600 | 1.04 |
| 1991 | 2,665 | −9.8% | 2,600 | 1.03 |
| 1990 | 2,955 | −7.7% | 2,879 | 1.03 |
| 1989 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1988 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1987 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1986 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1985 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1984 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1983 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1982 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1981 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1980 | 3,200 | +6.7% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1979 | 3,000 | +14% | 2,600 | 1.15 |
| 1978 | 2,630 | −18% | 2,600 | 1.01 |
| 1977 | 3,200 | +6.7% | 2,600 | 1.23 |
| 1976 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 1.20 |
| 1975 | 3,000 | +50% | 2,500 | 1.20 |
| 1974 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 1.00 |
| 1973 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 1.00 |
| 1972 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 1.00 |
| 1971 | 2,000 | +11% | 2,000 | 1.00 |
| 1970 | 1,800 | +20% | 1,500 | 1.20 |
| 1969 | 1,500 | +25% | 1,500 | 1.00 |
| 1968 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 1,200 | 1.00 |
| 1967 | 1,200 | +20% | 1,200 | 1.00 |
| 1966 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 1.00 |
| 1965 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 1.00 |
| 1964 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 1.00 |
| 1963 | 1,000 | +57% | 1,000 | 1.00 |
| 1962 | 635 | 0.0% | 700 | 0.91 |
| 1961 | 635 | — | 700 | 0.91 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 604 t USD 380,000
- Exporter rank
- 23 of 67
- Imports
- 11,526 t USD 5.7 m
- Importer rank
- 13 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 South Africa?
South Africa produced 2,314 t in 2024, 0.35% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
South Africa ranked 11th 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 South Africa changed?
It fell by 7.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 3,200 t in 1977.
What is the yield of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in South Africa?
0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,314 t from 3,150 ha), against a world average of 1.2 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 604 t (USD 380,000) and imports of 11,526 t (USD 5.7 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 South Africa is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.