Which Country is the Largest Producer of Jute in the World? List of Top 10 Countries

Jute is a natural fibre often called the “Golden Fibre” because of its characteristic golden colour and silky lustre. It is obtained from plants of the Corchorus genus and is known for being natural, renewable, biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Jute is widely used to make bags, sacks, ropes, twine, mats, carpets, packaging materials and other diversified products. It is also increasingly being used in areas such as fashion, agriculture and infrastructure as demand grows for sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials.

Jute grows well in hot and humid conditions and is mainly cultivated in eastern and northeastern India. It is predominantly a rainfed crop and is generally sown during March–April and harvested within around 100–110 days. The crop requires rainfall of about 700–1,500 mm during the growing period and grows well in suitable alluvial soils.

According to the latest Press Information Bureau (PIB) information released in September 2026, India is the world's largest producer of raw jute. India also leads the world in jute-goods production, accounting for approximately 75% of estimated global jute-goods production as of July 2026.

In 2025–26, India's jute and mesta production increased from 88.02 lakh bales in 2024–25 to 94.03 lakh bales in 2025–26. India produced 12.80 lakh metric tonnes of jute goods during FY 2025–26.

In this article, we take a look at the world's leading jute-producing countries while focusing on the latest information available from the Government of India's PIB.

Which Country is the Largest Producer of Jute in the World?

India is the world's largest producer of raw jute, according to the latest PIB information released in September 2026.

The latest Third Advance Estimate of Production for 2025–26 shows that India's combined jute and mesta production increased to 94.03 lakh bales, compared with 88.02 lakh bales in 2024–25.

Jute is one of India's most important natural fibres and plays an important role in agriculture, manufacturing, exports and rural livelihoods.

India's Jute Production in 2025–26

India's domestic jute-goods production is sufficient to meet national demand. In FY 2025–26, domestic consumption stood at 12.05 lakh MT, equivalent to approximately 94% of total jute-goods production of 12.80 lakh MT.

Major Jute-Producing States in India

Jute cultivation is concentrated mainly in eastern and northeastern India.

The major jute-producing states are:

• West Bengal

Bihar

Assam

Odisha

Jharkhand

According to PIB, West Bengal contributes the largest share of raw-jute cultivation in India, followed by Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand.

West Bengal is also the country's major jute-processing centre.

As of December 2025, India had 120 composite jute mills, with 89 located in West Bengal.

India's Jute Industry and Employment

The jute industry plays an important role in supporting rural and industrial livelihoods.

According to PIB:

• Nearly 40 lakh farm families depend on jute cultivation.

• Approximately 3.70 lakh people are directly employed in organised jute mills and diversified jute units.

• India has 120 composite jute mills.

• 89 of these mills are located in West Bengal.

• India accounts for approximately 75% of estimated global jute-goods production.

This makes jute an important agricultural as well as industrial sector for India.

India's Jute Exports

India is also a major exporter of jute and jute products.

During FY 2025–26, India exported:

• 22,700 MT of raw jute, valued at ₹225.11 crore.

• 1,71,300 MT of jute goods, valued at ₹3,155.27 crore.

At the same time, India's large domestic market remains the main consumer of jute goods.

List of the Top 5 Largest Jute-producing Countries in the World

According to the National Jute Board and WorldAtlas, here are the top 5 largest jute-producing countries in the world:

Rank	Country	Production (2023–24, tonnes)
1	India	1,968,000
2	Bangladesh	1,349,000
3	China	29,628
4	Uzbekistan	20,000
5	Nepal	14,890
6	South Sudan	3,300
7	Zimbabwe	2,519
8	Egypt	2,508
9	Brazil	1,172
10	Vietnam	970

Government Initiatives to Promote Jute

The Government of India has implemented several programmes to strengthen jute cultivation, improve productivity and encourage diversification.

National Jute Development Programme

The National Jute Development Programme (NJDP) is the umbrella programme for development and promotion of the jute sector.

It focuses on:

• Increasing farm productivity

• Improving farmer incomes

• Improving fibre quality

• Promoting jute diversification

• Developing jute-based products

• Expanding markets

• Supporting artisans and MSMEs

The programme had an outlay of ₹485.58 crore from FY 2021–22 to FY 2025–26.

JUTE-ICARE

The JUTE-ICARE (Improved Cultivation and Advanced Retting Exercise) scheme aims to improve productivity and fibre quality through scientific cultivation, mechanisation and improved retting techniques.

It supports farmers through measures such as certified seeds, field demonstrations and mechanised interventions.

Jute Crop Information System

The Government has also been using technology to improve monitoring of jute cultivation.

The Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) uses satellite-based remote sensing, weather analytics and field-level information to support better monitoring and management of the crop.

Why Is Jute Called the Golden Fibre?

Jute is popularly known as the “Golden Fibre” because of its characteristic golden colour and silky lustre.

It is considered an environmentally sustainable natural fibre because it is:

• Natural

• Renewable

• Biodegradable

• Versatile

• Suitable for several industrial and consumer applications

Jute is used in:

• Bags

• Sacks

• Packaging

• Ropes

• Twine

• Mats

• Carpets

• Fashion products

• Agricultural applications

• Infrastructure products

• Diversified lifestyle products

Its biodegradability and wide range of applications make jute an important alternative to some synthetic materials.