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.
North America Fibre Crop Production was 27.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.4% on 2023. North America’s fibre crop production experienced a generally stable trend between 2015 and 2024, with moderate year-to-year fluctuations reflecting changes in cultivation practices, weather conditions, market demand, and agricultural policies. The region recorded production levels of approximately 29.01 thousand tonnes in 2015, gradually declining over the period before reaching 26.87 thousand tonnes in 2024.
North America Fibre Crop Production moved from 29.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 27.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−6.9%), an average of −0.8% a year. The series high was 29.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 27.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2019) is 2.27 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −2.7% in 2019.
Within North America, Canada has the highest value in 2024 at 26.87 Thousand Tonnes, 98.5% of the regional total.
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 27.29 | −0.4% |
| 2023 | 27.41 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 27.35 | +1% |
| 2021 | 27.08 | −2.5% |
| 2020 | 27.77 | +2.6% |
| 2019 Trough | 27.06 | −2.7% |
| 2018 | 27.80 | −2% |
| 2017 | 28.37 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | 28.92 | −1.4% |
| 2015Peak | 29.32 | — |
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.
Although production softened during the decade, the overall decline was relatively moderate, indicating the resilience of the region's fibre crop sector. Variations in harvested area, climatic conditions, input costs, and producer responses to global commodity prices influenced annual production volumes. Fibre crops such as cotton and other natural fibre-producing crops continued to play an important role in supporting textile manufacturing, industrial applications, and export-oriented agricultural activities across North America.
The regional production index remained comparatively stable throughout the assessment period, moving from 92.08 in 2015 to 96.42 in 2024, despite minor fluctuations. This suggests that improvements in agricultural efficiency, productivity, and crop management helped offset the gradual decline in production volumes. Adoption of advanced farming technologies, improved seed varieties, mechanized harvesting, and precision agriculture contributed to maintaining production performance even under changing environmental and economic conditions. At the same time, factors such as water availability, shifting land-use priorities, labour costs, and evolving sustainability requirements continued to influence cultivation decisions.
Overall, North America's fibre crop industry demonstrated consistent production capacity and operational resilience over the decade. While annual output varied due to natural and market-related factors, the region remained an important contributor to global fibre crop production. Continued investment in sustainable agricultural practices, technological innovation, efficient resource management, and climate-resilient farming is expected to support long-term productivity and strengthen the competitiveness of North America's fibre crop sector in the global agricultural 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.
North America Fibre Crop Production was 27.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.4% on 2023.
North America Fibre Crop Production moved from 29.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 27.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−6.9%), an average of −0.8% a year. The series high was 29.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 27.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 29.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 27.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
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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