In 2024 India produced about 1,412 thousand tonnes of jute, raw or retted from 538 thousand hectares, an average yield of 2,623 kg per hectare. That is down 28% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has fallen 1% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2009 (2,022 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 3 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's jute, raw or retted, India ranks 2 of 3 for yield in 2024, at 2,623 kg per hectare. The world average is 2,549 kg per hectare. Bangladesh leads at 2,883 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 2,883 | 56.3% |
| 2 | India | 2,623 | 38.2% |
| 3 | Cambodia | 898 | 4.1% |
How does your jute, raw or retted yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.