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Chile 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.

Chile Fibre Crop ProductionThousand Tonnes · 2015–2024

1.951.91.851.82015: 1.81Trough2016: 1.822017: 1.832018: 1.832019: 1.822020: 1.872021: 1.872022: 1.872023: 1.902024: 1.91Peak20152017201920212024
Source: Our World in DataLast updated: July 2026

What Chile Fibre Crop Production shows

Chile Fibre Crop Production was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.1% on 2023. Chile Fibre Crop Production was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.1% on 2023. Chile Fibre Crop Production moved from 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+5.5%), an average of +0.6% a year.

Trend

Rising to a series high

Chile Fibre Crop Production moved from 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+5.5%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.

Volatility

A 5.2% peak-to-trough swing

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.

Structure

Ranks 10 of 17 countries covered

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.

Full series

Chile Fibre Crop Production by year

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

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Chile Fibre Crop Production, 2015–2024, Thousand Tonnes.
YearThousand TonnesChange vs prior year
2024Peak 1.91 +0.1%
2023 1.90 +2%
2022 1.87 −0.2%
2021 1.87 +0.1%
2020 1.87 +2.7%
2019 1.82 −0.2%
2018 1.83 −0.2%
2017 1.83 +0.7%
2016 1.82 +0.5%
2015 Trough1.81 —

Regional context

How Chile compares in South America

Fibre Crop Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Chile 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 1.91 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.

Indicator
Fibre Crop Production
Country
Chile
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 Chile 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 Chile Fibre Crop Production in 2024?

Chile Fibre Crop Production was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.1% on 2023.

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

Chile Fibre Crop Production moved from 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+5.5%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.

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

The highest value was 1.91 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.

What does the Chile 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 Chile 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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