Wool, greasy production in China
In 2024 China produced 364,481 t of wool, greasy, the largest total in the world (21.5% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 21%. The record was 471,111 t in 2013.
- Production, 2024
- 364,481 t
- World rank
- 1 of 69
- 10-year change
- −21%
- Record
- 471,111 t
- 2013
Wool, greasy in China, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 21.5%
- 22.7% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.26
- world 0.21
- 10-year change
- −21%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 364,481 | 21.5% |
| 2 | Australia | 281,000 | 16.6% |
| 3 | New Zealand | 124,951 | 7.4% |
Map of world production of wool, greasy
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 364,481 | −0.8% |
| 2023 | 367,505 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 356,193 | −0.0% |
| 2021 | 356,216 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 333,624 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 341,120 | −4.3% |
| 2018 | 356,608 | −13% |
| 2017 | 410,523 | −0.3% |
| 2016 | 411,642 | −0.4% |
| 2015 | 413,134 | −10% |
| 2014 | 459,564 | −2.5% |
| 2013 | 471,111 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 437,119 | −1.5% |
| 2011 | 443,981 | +15% |
| 2010 | 386,768 | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 364,002 | −1.0% |
| 2008 | 367,687 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 363,470 | −6.5% |
| 2006 | 388,777 | −1.1% |
| 2005 | 393,172 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 373,902 | +11% |
| 2003 | 338,058 | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 307,588 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 298,254 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 292,502 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 283,152 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 276,759 | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 255,059 | −14% |
| 1996 | 298,102 | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 277,375 | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 254,659 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 240,300 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 238,192 | −0.6% |
| 1991 | 239,607 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 239,457 | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 237,352 | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 221,737 | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 208,909 | +13% |
| 1986 | 185,000 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 177,953 | −2.6% |
| 1984 | 182,776 | −5.8% |
| 1983 | 194,000 | −4.0% |
| 1982 | 202,000 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 189,000 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 176,000 | +15% |
| 1979 | 153,000 | +11% |
| 1978 | 137,700 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 137,000 | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 135,000 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 133,000 | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 130,000 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 128,000 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 125,000 | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 122,000 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 118,000 | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 114,000 | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 110,000 | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 107,000 | +5.9% |
| 1966 | 101,000 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 100,000 | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 98,000 | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 96,000 | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 95,000 | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 93,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 275,145 t USD 1.95 bn
- Importer rank
- 1 of 58
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 wool, greasy in China?
China produced 364,481 t in 2024, 21.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of wool, greasy?
China was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Australia.
How has the production of wool, greasy in China changed?
It fell by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 471,111 t in 2013.
Does China export or import shorn wool, greasy, including fleece-washed shorn wool?
In 2024 China reported no exports and imports of 275,145 t (USD 1.95 bn), 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. 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.