How much jute does India produce and export?
India is the 2nd largest producer of jute: 1.4 million tonnes in 2024, 38% of the world's 3.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $15.5 million in 2024, 7.3% of world exports of jute (HS 5303) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Nepal, which takes 91% of its jute exports by value.
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India's jute production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.4 million tonnes | 38% | -3.3% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51% | 63% | 63% | 47% | 38% |
India's jute exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $15.5 million | 7.3% | 21,572 t | $718 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 5303 (Jute and other textile bast fibres, raw or retted).
Where India's jute goes
| Destination | Value | Share of India's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | $14M | 91% |
| Netherlands | $495,003 | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $152,556 | 1% |
| Norway | $105,843 | 0.7% |
| United States | $86,174 | 0.6% |
India as a buyer of jute
India imported $88.1 million of jute (HS 5303) in 2024, 42% of world imports, ranked #1. Largest sources: Bangladesh (99%), Tanzania (0.7%), Mexico (0.2%), Nepal (<0.1%), United States (<0.1%).
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "India jute: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IND/jute/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.