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 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015. The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 0.0988 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +2.7% in 2020. Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 10 for 2024, behind Brazil (102.6 Thousand Tonnes) and Vietnam (96.42 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2024.
Overall, Chile’s fibre crop industry benefits from advanced farming practices, efficient irrigation systems, favourable climatic conditions, and a well-developed export-oriented agricultural sector. Continuous technological improvements and effective resource management have strengthened long-term productivity, enabling the country to maintain steady growth and reinforce its position as an important fibre crop producer in South America.