Abaca Production By Country (2026)

Abaca production by country data from 2018-2024 FAO records paired with 2026 projections across 6 territories traces the world abaca production landscape. The Philippines dominates as the largest abaca producer, with Ecuador forming the main secondary supply source.

Key Takeaways

  • Philippines led global abaca output in 2024 with 68,527 tonnes, maintaining a dominant market share.
  • Ecuador ranked second at 37,925 tonnes in the 2024 dataset.
  • Philippines and Ecuador together controlled about 98% of listed 2024 abaca production.
  • Dataset covers 6 territories using 2018-2024 FAO data alongside modeled 2026 projections.
Abaca Production Map by Country (2024 FAO Data)

The geographic concentration is visible in the map above, with the full country ranking shown in the table below.

Abaca Production by Country (2024 FAO Data)

#
Country
2024 (Tonne)
1
Philippines
Philippines PH
68,527
2
Ecuador
Ecuador EC
37,925
3
Costa Rica
Costa Rica CR
1264
4
Indonesia
Indonesia ID
560
5
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea GQ
232
6
Kenya
Kenya KE
52

Latest FAO Production Snapshot

The latest FAO year shows a two-country supply structure. The Philippines and Ecuador together produced 106,452 tonnes in 2024, leaving less than 2% of listed output for Costa Rica, Indonesia, Equatorial Guinea, and Kenya combined.

Regional Production Patterns

The 2024 data shows a narrow production base rather than a broad global crop. The Philippines remained the clear leader, and Ecuador provided the only other large-scale supply source in the top tier.

  • Southeast Asia: The Philippines produced 68,527 tonnes in 2024, more than every other listed country combined. Indonesia was also present in the dataset, but its 560 tonnes puts it in a small-producer category rather than a major supply role.
  • Latin America: Ecuador produced 37,925 tonnes and held about 34.9% of listed production. Costa Rica added 1,264 tonnes, giving the region a meaningful secondary position behind the Philippines.
  • Africa: Equatorial Guinea produced 232 tonnes and Kenya produced 52 tonnes in 2024. These volumes are small, but they show that abaca production exists outside the two dominant supply centers.

Notable Supply Characteristics

Abaca is different from broad field crops because commercial supply is concentrated in very few countries. That concentration gives buyers a clear sourcing map, but it also means disruption in the Philippines or Ecuador can quickly affect available fiber volumes.

Risks & Yield Pressures

For abaca buyers, the main risk is not global acreage competition but geographic concentration. Weather stress, storm damage, crop disease, and local processing constraints in the leading producing areas can matter more than small changes in the minor producers.

2026 Forecast Methodology: The 2026 estimates are calculated separately from the historical FAO series. The model starts with a weighted moving average that gives the strongest weight to the latest FAO year (2024: 50%, 2023: 30%, 2022: 20%). It then applies a capped growth adjustment based mainly on the 2021-2024 trend. Countries with sharp year-to-year swings are moderated with tighter growth limits or a recent median baseline, so one unusually strong or weak season does not dominate the 2026 estimate.

2026 Outlook & Forecast Notes

The 2026 estimates point to a stable but highly concentrated abaca market. The Philippines is projected at 72,297 tonnes, while Ecuador is estimated at 38,011 tonnes; together, they remain the core of the supply picture.

  • Philippines: Estimated at 72,297 tonnes by 2026, reflecting recovery from the weaker 2021 result and a stronger 2024 base.
  • Ecuador: Estimated at 38,011 tonnes by 2026, close to its recent production range.
  • Costa Rica: Estimated at 1,266 tonnes by 2026, continuing its slow but steady pattern.
  • Indonesia: Estimated at 564 tonnes by 2026, remaining a small producer compared with the Philippines and Ecuador.

Abaca Production by Country: 2018-2024 Data and 2026 Estimates

#
Country
2026 (est.)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
1
Philippines
Philippines
72,297 68,527 67,140 67,904 62,490 71,039 72,334 71,627
2
Ecuador
Ecuador
38,011 37,925 37,885 38,069 37,821 37,763 38,623 37,078
3
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
1266 1264 1262 1261 1259 1259 1256 1253
4
Indonesia
Indonesia
564 560 558 557 553 552 561 568
5
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
232 232 233 233 232 233 234 228
6
Kenya
Kenya
53 52 52 52 51 51 49 48

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which country produced the most abaca in 2024?

A: The Philippines was the largest abaca producer in 2024, with 68,527 tonnes. Ecuador ranked second with 37,925 tonnes, while Costa Rica followed at 1,264 tonnes. Together, the Philippines and Ecuador accounted for about 98% of listed abaca production.

Q: Why is abaca production concentrated in only a few countries?

A: Abaca is a specialized natural fiber crop that depends on suitable tropical growing conditions and established fiber-processing know-how. The Philippines has the largest production base, while Ecuador is the main secondary supplier; most other listed countries produce much smaller volumes.

Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →

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