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Top Indian states by Jute Production

Jute is one of the most important natural fibers after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage. India is the world’s biggest producer of jute, followed by Bangladesh. 

Jute is primarily grown in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Andhra Pradesh.  India Jute Production decreased from 10272 thousand Bales in FY 2004-05 to  9355 thousand bales in FY 2021-22. 

Statewise Jute Production

 Jute is primarily grown in West Bengal,  Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Andhra Pradesh. West Bengal is the largest Jute producer with 80% of Jute production in India. It’s followed by Assam and Bihar. 

Let’s have a look at Top States by Jute Production

#State/Union Territory2020-21 (thousand bales)
1West Bengal7592.881.17%
2Assam794.28.49%
3Bihar787.58.42%
4Meghalaya951.02%
5Nagaland38.10.41%
6Odisha28.90.31%
7Andhra Pradesh10.40.11%
8Tripura6.20.07%
9Chhattisgarh1.30.01%
 ALL INDIA9354.4 

Source:  RBI Statistic