DNFI World Natural Fibre Update August 2025

Depending on the continent and climate zone, natural fibers grow all year round. The dependence on local and global weather influences changes the quality and quantity of the fibers at the time of harvest or during and after cleaning and processing.

Geopolitical or regional events are other factors affecting the availability of natural fibers. In the case of statistical evaluations, it must be taken into account that some regional harvest periods also take place at the turn of the year.

The estimate of 2025 world natural fibre production is lowered to 32.1 million tonnes in August, about 700,000 tonnes less than production in 2024 and 600,000 tonnes less than the July estimate. Over the past month, prospects for production in 2025 have weakened for abaca, cotton and jute. The estimate of world cotton production issued by USDA is 25.4 million tonnes, down 400,000 tonnes from July. World production of jute is estimated at 2.6 million tonnes, down 200,000 tonnes from July. Wool and coir production are estimated at around one million tonnes each, and all other natural fibres combined are estimated at two million tonnes.