Top Ramie Producing Countries

Ramie (Boehmeria nivea), a perennial fiber crop known for its strong, silky fibers, has been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins tracing back to ancient China as early as 5000–3000 BCE. Historically, ramie was prized for making textiles, fishing nets, and burial shrouds due to its durability and resistance to bacteria and mildew. Over centuries, its cultivation spread to other parts of East and Southeast Asia. Today, China stands as the world’s leading producer of ramie, accounting for the vast majority of global output, followed by countries such as Brazil, the Philippines, India, and South Korea. These nations have developed ramie farming both for domestic textile industries and for export, with China and Brazil investing in research to improve fiber quality and processing efficiency. The global prominence of ramie reflects both its ancient heritage and its ongoing importance in sustainable textile production.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat