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.
Brazil Fibre Crop Production was 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0% on 2023. Brazil Fibre Crop Production was 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0% on 2023. Brazil Fibre Crop Production moved from 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.4%), an average of +0.3% a year.
Brazil Fibre Crop Production moved from 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.4%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 2.42 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.1% in 2018.
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 15.5% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.6 | 0% |
| 2023Peak | 102.6 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 101.8 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 101.6 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 101.1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 101.1 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 101.6 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 100.5 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 100.2 | 0% |
| 2015 Trough | 100.1 | — |
Regional context
Fibre Crop Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Brazil is highlighted.
Data definition
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 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.
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.
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 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015. The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 2.42 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.1% in 2018. Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 15.5% of the global total in 2024.
Brazil’s fibre crop industry benefits from advanced agricultural technology, large-scale farming operations, efficient supply chains, and significant investment in research and development. The country’s diverse agricultural regions allow for extensive cultivation of fibre-producing crops, supported by favourable soil conditions and established farming expertise.
Overall, Brazil’s fibre crop production recorded strong long-term growth between 2015 and 2024. Despite short-term fluctuations, the sector demonstrated resilience and continued expansion, driven by improved agricultural practices, increasing production efficiency, and Brazil’s strategic importance in the global natural fibre market.
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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.
Brazil Fibre Crop Production was 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0% on 2023.
Brazil Fibre Crop Production moved from 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.4%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 102.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 100.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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.
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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