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.
Oceania Fibre Crop Production was 44.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023. Oceania Fibre Crop Production was 44.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023. Oceania Fibre Crop Production moved from 43.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 44.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.8%), an average of +0.3% a year.
Oceania Fibre Crop Production moved from 43.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 44.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.8%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 42.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 2.75 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +5.5% in 2021.
Within Oceania, New Zealand has the highest value in 2024 at 40.54 Thousand Tonnes, 91.2% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 40.54 | −0.7% |
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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 | 44.47 | −0.6% |
| 2023Peak | 44.76 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 44.54 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 44.33 | +5.5% |
| 2020 Trough | 42.00 | −0.9% |
| 2019 | 42.37 | −0.9% |
| 2018 | 42.74 | −1.1% |
| 2017 | 43.23 | −2.4% |
| 2016 | 44.29 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 43.26 | — |
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 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 42.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2020. The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 2.75 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +5.5% in 2021. Within Oceania, New Zealand has the highest value in 2024 at 40.54 Thousand Tonnes, 91.2% of the regional total.
Overall, Oceania's fibre crop sector demonstrated resilience and consistency over the decade, maintaining stable production levels despite modest year-to-year fluctuations. The absence of significant increases or declines indicates a well-established agricultural sector focused on sustaining existing production rather than rapid expansion. Continued improvements in farming efficiency, sustainable land management practices, and favourable climatic conditions are expected to support stable fibre crop production across Oceania, with New Zealand likely to remain the dominant producer within the region in the coming years.
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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.
Oceania Fibre Crop Production was 44.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023.
Oceania Fibre Crop Production moved from 43.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 44.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.8%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 42.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 42.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
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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