> 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%.

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# 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, 20247,127 t
World rank36 of 69
10-year change−10%
Record12,324 t2003

## Wool, greasy in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.42%0.39% in 2014
kg per person0.05world 0.21
10-year change−10%world −16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 34 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/tanzania/) | 7,570 | 0.45% |
| 35 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/brazil/) | 7,472 | 0.44% |
| 36 | **Ethiopia** | 7,127 | 0.42% |
| 37 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/chile/) | 5,988 | 0.35% |
| 38 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/jordan/) | 4,697 | 0.28% |

[Full ranking of 69 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/)

### Map of world production of wool, greasy

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/china/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/australia/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/new-zealand/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/turkey/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/united-kingdom/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/morocco/)[Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/turkmenistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/iran/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/russia/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/south-africa/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/pakistan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing wool, greasy](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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