Broadly stable
Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production moved from 21.59 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+1.8%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 20.85 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
What Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production shows
Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production was 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023. Ethiopia’s fibre crop production indicator represents the annual production volume of agricultural crops cultivated specifically for natural fibre extraction and industrial applications. The indicator measures the quantity of fibre crops harvested within the country and provides a view of Ethiopia’s agricultural contribution to natural fibre supply chains.
A 5.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2017) is 1.13 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −3.3% in 2016.
Ranks 4 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Ethiopia ranks 4 for 2024, behind Brazil (102.6 Thousand Tonnes) and Vietnam (96.42 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production by year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 21.98 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 21.92 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 21.85 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 21.91 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 21.80 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 21.50 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 21.19 | +1.7% |
| 2017 Trough | 20.85 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 20.87 | −3.3% |
| 2015 | 21.59 | — |
Regional context
How Ethiopia compares in Africa
Fibre Crop Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Ethiopia is highlighted.
1Ethiopia21.98
2Tanzania8.03
3Madagascar6.53
4South Africa2.31
5Mauritius0.0879
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.
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.
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.
Fibre crops support various economic activities, including textile production, traditional manufacturing, and industrial applications requiring plant-based fibre materials.
The indicator includes the production of natural fibre crops such as cotton, hemp, flax, and other similar crops grown for commercial and agricultural purposes. It covers harvested output generated from both commercial farms and smallholder agricultural systems involved in fibre crop cultivation. The data reflects changes in production levels, cultivation patterns, farming practices, and regional variations within Ethiopia’s agricultural landscape.
The indicator excludes synthetic fibres produced through industrial chemical processes and does not include processed products such as textiles, fabrics, yarns, or finished fibre-based materials. Activities beyond primary agricultural production, including fibre processing, spinning, weaving, manufacturing, recycling, and trade activities, are not included. Crops grown exclusively for food, animal feed, or other non-fibre purposes are also excluded from the measurement.
Ethiopia’s fibre crop production trends provide valuable insights into the country’s agricultural productivity and natural fibre resource availability. Changes in production volumes may be associated with climatic conditions, agricultural policies, farming technologies, land utilization patterns, and market demand. This macro indicator focuses on measuring the primary production stage of fibre crops, helping assess Ethiopia’s position in natural fibre cultivation and its contribution to regional and global fibre supply systems.
- Indicator
- Fibre Crop Production
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Region
- Africa
- 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production in 2024?
Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production was 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.3% on 2023.
How has Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production moved from 21.59 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+1.8%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 20.85 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Ethiopia Fibre Crop Production?
The highest value was 21.98 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 20.85 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
What does the Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia 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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