Wool, greasy production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 7,127 t of wool, greasy, the 36th largest in the world (0.42% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 12,324 t in 2003.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 7,127 t
- World rank
- 36 of 69
- 10-year change
- −10%
- Record
- 12,324 t
- 2003
Wool, greasy in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.42%
- 0.39% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.05
- world 0.21
- 10-year change
- −10%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Tanzania | 7,570 | 0.45% |
| 35 | Brazil | 7,472 | 0.44% |
| 36 | Ethiopia | 7,127 | 0.42% |
| 37 | Chile | 5,988 | 0.35% |
| 38 | Jordan | 4,697 | 0.28% |
Map of world production of wool, greasy
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,127 | −0.4% |
| 2023 | 7,159 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,190 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,207 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 7,152 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 7,241 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 7,334 | −1.5% |
| 2017 | 7,447 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | 7,556 | −2.1% |
| 2015 | 7,716 | −2.8% |
| 2014 | 7,939 | −0.8% |
| 2013 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 8,000 | −0.4% |
| 2009 | 8,033 | −0.5% |
| 2008 | 8,071 | −0.6% |
| 2007 | 8,117 | −0.6% |
| 2006 | 8,168 | −19% |
| 2005 | 10,050 | −3.8% |
| 2004 | 10,443 | −15% |
| 2003 | 12,324 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 12,152 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 12,058 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 12,000 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 11,858 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 11,700 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 11,655 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 11,600 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 11,564 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 11,539 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 11,500 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of wool, greasy in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 7,127 t in 2024, 0.42% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of wool, greasy?
Ethiopia ranked 36th of 69 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 21.5% of the world total.
How has the production of wool, greasy in Ethiopia changed?
It fell by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 12,324 t in 2003.
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 Ethiopia 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.