Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 370,085 t of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c., the largest total in the world (56.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.9%. The record was 450,400 t in 2020. Area harvested: 107,642 ha, yield 3.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 370,085 t
- World rank
- 1 of 21
- 10-year change
- +8.9%
- Record
- 450,400 t
- 2020
Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Sri Lanka, 2010–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 56.1%
- 54.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.4
- world 1.2 (+176%)
- kg per person
- 16.0
- world 0.08
- 10-year change
- +8.9%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 370,085 | +1.3% | 107,642 | 3.44 |
| 2023 | 365,250 | +4.4% | 103,807 | 3.52 |
| 2022 | 349,964 | −8.0% | 100,355 | 3.49 |
| 2021 | 380,486 | −16% | 93,000 | 4.09 |
| 2020 | 450,400 | +148% | 90,000 | 5.00 |
| 2019 | 181,400 | +13% | 84,000 | 2.16 |
| 2018 | 161,000 | −57% | 80,000 | 2.01 |
| 2017 | 373,000 | +5.7% | 74,600 | 5.00 |
| 2016 | 353,000 | +14% | 70,600 | 5.00 |
| 2015 | 311,000 | −8.4% | 62,200 | 5.00 |
| 2014 | 339,700 | +11% | 68,000 | 5.00 |
| 2013 | 307,000 | −1.3% | 61,500 | 4.99 |
| 2012 | 310,900 | −0.1% | 62,200 | 5.00 |
| 2011 | 311,200 | +3.3% | 62,200 | 5.00 |
| 2010 | 301,400 | — | 60,300 | 5.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 455,000 t USD 204 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 67
- Imports
- 14 t USD 33,000
- Importer rank
- 125 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 370,085 t in 2024, 56.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
Sri Lanka was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Brazil.
How has the production of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Sri Lanka changed?
It rose by 8.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 450,400 t in 2020.
What is the yield of other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in Sri Lanka?
3.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (370,085 t from 107,642 ha), against a world average of 1.2 t/ha.
Does Sri Lanka export or import other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported exports of 455,000 t (USD 204 m) and imports of 14 t (USD 33,000), 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 Sri Lanka 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.