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Argentina Fibre Crop Production

Fibre crop production refers to the annual agricultural production output of crops primarily cultivated for obtaining natural fibres used in textiles, ropes, paper, and other industrial applications.

Argentina Fibre Crop ProductionThousand Tonnes · 2015–2024

1.81.61.41.22015: 1.39Trough2016: 1.582017: 1.572018: 1.592019: 1.592020: 1.592021: 1.592022: 1.592023: 1.602024: 1.60Peak20152017201920212024
Source: Our World in DataLast updated: July 2026

What Argentina Fibre Crop Production shows

Argentina Fibre Crop Production was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023. Argentina Fibre Crop Production was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023. Argentina Fibre Crop Production moved from 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+15.1%), an average of +1.6% a year.

Trend

Rising to a series high

Argentina Fibre Crop Production moved from 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+15.1%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.

Volatility

A 13.1% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.211 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +13.5% in 2016.

Structure

Ranks 11 of 17 countries covered

Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 11 for 2024, behind Brazil (102.6 Thousand Tonnes) and Vietnam (96.42 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2024.

Full series

Argentina Fibre Crop Production by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.

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Argentina Fibre Crop Production, 2015–2024, Thousand Tonnes.
YearThousand TonnesChange vs prior year
2024Peak 1.60 +0.3%
2023 1.60 +0.3%
2022 1.59 +0.4%
2021 1.59 0%
2020 1.59 −0.1%
2019 1.59 +0.2%
2018 1.59 +1.2%
2017 1.57 −0.9%
2016 1.58 +13.5%
2015 Trough1.39 —

Regional context

How Argentina compares in South America

Fibre Crop Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.

1Brazil
102.6
2Chile
1.91
3Argentina
1.60

Data definition

Inclusions and exclusions

Fibre Crop Production — Fibre crop production refers to the annual agricultural production output of crops primarily cultivated for obtaining natural fibres used in textiles, ropes, paper, and other industrial applications. The indicator measures the quantity of fibre crops produced within a country or region over a specified period, reported in tonnes or metric tons. It includes major fibre-producing crops such as cotton, jute, flax, hemp, sisal, and other plant-based fibres, with production statistics reflecting agricultural cultivation, harvesting, and output levels. The data represents country-level production trends and is compiled from international agricultural databases, including FAO and national agricultural reporting systems where available.

Inclusions

The indicator includes the production volume of agricultural fibre crops grown for commercial, industrial, and domestic fibre extraction purposes. It covers harvested quantities of natural fibre crops such as cotton, jute, flax, hemp, sisal, kenaf, and other similar crops classified under fibre crop production. The data includes production from both large-scale commercial farming and smallholder agricultural systems, capturing annual output changes, cultivation patterns, and regional variations in fibre crop supply.

Exclusions

The indicator excludes synthetic fibres derived from petrochemical or industrial processes, processed textile products, yarns, fabrics, and other manufactured fibre-based goods. It does not include fibre crops grown solely for non-fibre purposes, agricultural residues, waste materials, or secondary fibre recovery from recycled sources. The data also excludes downstream processing activities such as spinning, weaving, textile manufacturing, and trade activities, focusing only on primary agricultural production of fibre crops.

About this indicator

Fibre Crop Production — Fibre crop production refers to the annual agricultural production output of crops primarily cultivated for obtaining natural fibres used in textiles, ropes, paper, and other industrial applications. The indicator measures the quantity of fibre crops produced within a country or region over a specified period, reported in tonnes or metric tons. It includes major fibre-producing crops such as cotton, jute, flax, hemp, sisal, and other plant-based fibres, with production statistics reflecting agricultural cultivation, harvesting, and output levels. The data represents country-level production trends and is compiled from international agricultural databases, including FAO and national agricultural reporting systems where available.

The series high was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015. The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.211 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +13.5% in 2016. Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 11 for 2024, behind Brazil (102.6 Thousand Tonnes) and Vietnam (96.42 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2024.

Argentina’s fibre crop industry is supported by its strong agricultural foundation, experienced farming community, and availability of productive agricultural regions. Factors such as climate conditions, crop management techniques, input availability, and market demand influence annual production performance. Although production volumes remain comparatively smaller than those of major global producers, Argentina continues to maintain a reliable fibre crop production base.

Overall, Argentina’s fibre crop production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a stable but slightly declining trend. The sector demonstrates resilience through consistent output levels and continued agricultural capability, highlighting Argentina’s ongoing role in regional natural fibre crop production.

Indicator
Fibre Crop Production
Country
Argentina
Region
South America
Unit
Thousand Tonnes
Coverage
2015–2024, annual
Category
Agriculture
Last updated
July 2026
Source
Our World in Data

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Frequently asked questions

What is Argentina Fibre Crop Production?

Fibre crop production refers to the annual agricultural production output of crops primarily cultivated for obtaining natural fibres used in textiles, ropes, paper, and other industrial applications. The indicator measures the quantity of fibre crops produced within a country or region over a specified period, reported in tonnes or metric tons. It includes major fibre-producing crops such as cotton, jute, flax, hemp, sisal, and other plant-based fibres, with production statistics reflecting agricultural cultivation, harvesting, and output levels. The data represents country-level production trends and is compiled from international agricultural databases, including FAO and national agricultural reporting systems where available.

What was Argentina Fibre Crop Production in 2024?

Argentina Fibre Crop Production was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023.

How has Argentina Fibre Crop Production changed between 2015 and 2024?

Argentina Fibre Crop Production moved from 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+15.1%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.

Which year had the highest and lowest Argentina Fibre Crop Production?

The highest value was 1.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 1.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.

What does the Argentina Fibre Crop Production data include and exclude?

Included: The indicator includes the production volume of agricultural fibre crops grown for commercial, industrial, and domestic fibre extraction purposes. It covers harvested quantities of natural fibre crops such as cotton, jute, flax, hemp, sisal, kenaf, and other similar crops classified under fibre crop production. The data includes production from both large-scale commercial farming and smallholder agricultural systems, capturing annual output changes, cultivation patterns, and regional variations in fibre crop supply. Excluded: The indicator excludes synthetic fibres derived from petrochemical or industrial processes, processed textile products, yarns, fabrics, and other manufactured fibre-based goods. It does not include fibre crops grown solely for non-fibre purposes, agricultural residues, waste materials, or secondary fibre recovery from recycled sources. The data also excludes downstream processing activities such as spinning, weaving, textile manufacturing, and trade activities, focusing only on primary agricultural production of fibre crops.

Where does the Argentina Fibre Crop Production data come from?

The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&country=USA~DEU~GBR~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Fibre+crops&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.

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