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.
Tanzania Fibre Crop Production was 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1% on 2023. Tanzania’s fibre crop production indicator measures the annual agricultural production output of crops cultivated for obtaining natural fibres used across textile, industrial, and agricultural value chains. The indicator represents the quantity of fibre crops produced within Tanzania over a specified period and provides insights into the country’s role as a producer of natural fibre resources.
Tanzania Fibre Crop Production moved from 8.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−8.4%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 8.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 0.742 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −3% in 2021.
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Tanzania ranks 5 for 2024, behind Brazil (102.6 Thousand Tonnes) and Vietnam (96.42 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.2% of the global total in 2024.
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 | 8.03 | −1% |
| 2023 | 8.11 | +1.1% |
| 2022 Trough | 8.03 | −2.5% |
| 2021 | 8.23 | −3% |
| 2020 | 8.48 | 0% |
| 2019 | 8.48 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 8.47 | +1% |
| 2017 | 8.39 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 8.57 | −2.2% |
| 2015Peak | 8.77 | — |
Regional context
Fibre Crop Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Tanzania is highlighted.
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.
Fibre crops are an important component of Tanzania’s agricultural economy, supporting rural livelihoods, farming communities, and industries dependent on raw fibre materials.
The indicator includes the production of major natural fibre crops such as cotton, sisal, and other plant-based fibres grown for commercial, industrial, and domestic fibre extraction purposes. It covers harvested production volumes from large-scale agricultural plantations as well as smallholder farming systems. The data reflects annual variations in fibre crop cultivation, productivity levels, harvesting patterns, and regional differences in production performance.
The indicator excludes synthetic fibres created through petrochemical or industrial processes and does not cover manufactured textile products, fabrics, yarns, or finished fibre-based goods. It also excludes fibre processing activities, textile manufacturing, recycling operations, and international trade flows. Only primary agricultural production of fibre crops is considered within the scope of this indicator.
Tanzania’s fibre crop production trends provide an understanding of the country’s agricultural output capacity and changes in natural fibre availability over time. Production levels may be influenced by factors such as weather conditions, farming techniques, crop management practices, investment in agriculture, and market conditions. This macro indicator helps evaluate the performance and development of Tanzania’s fibre crop sector by focusing on the initial stage of the agricultural supply chain, before processing and industrial transformation.
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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.
Tanzania Fibre Crop Production was 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1% on 2023.
Tanzania Fibre Crop Production moved from 8.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−8.4%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 8.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
The highest value was 8.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 8.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
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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