Agave Fiber Production By Country (2026)

Agave fibres production by country data from 2018-2024 FAO records paired with 2026 projections across 8 territories traces the world agave fibres production landscape. Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are the three largest agave fibres producers in this dataset.

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

Agave Fibres Production by Country (2024 FAO Data)

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#	Country	2024 (Tonne)
1	Colombia CO	14,868
2	Mexico MX	6,122
3	Nicaragua NI	5,130
4	Ecuador EC	4,523
5	Philippines PH	3,999
6	Cuba CU	3,575
7	El Salvador SV	1619
8	Guatemala GT	121

Latest FAO Production Snapshot

The 2024 data shows a moderately concentrated market rather than a two-country structure. Colombia held 42.7% of listed 2024 production, while Mexico, Ecuador, the Philippines, and Cuba each remained large enough to matter for regional supply comparisons. Nicaragua is still tracked in the historical table, but its latest source value is 2023 rather than 2024.

Regional Production Patterns

Agave fibre production is still anchored in Latin America, but the 2024 table is not limited to that region. The Philippines produced 3,999 tonnes, which placed it ahead of Cuba and made it the only non-Latin American producer among the larger entries.

• Andean producers: Colombia produced 14,868 tonnes in 2024, more than three times Ecuador's 4,523 tonnes. Ecuador's series was steady across the period, staying close to the 4,500-tonne range.
• Mexico and Central America: Mexico reached 6,122 tonnes in 2024, Nicaragua's most recent reported value is 5,247 tonnes for 2023, while El Salvador produced 1,619 tonnes and Guatemala remained at 121 tonnes. Nicaragua is kept in the historical table but excluded from 2024 share calculations.
• Caribbean and Asia: The Philippines produced 3,999 tonnes in 2024, and Cuba produced 3,575 tonnes. Both countries showed narrow year-to-year movement, which gives their recent production series a stable profile.

Supply Structure & Market Context

Compared with abaca, agave fibre supply is less concentrated and has a broader set of mid-sized producers. Colombia is still the main reference point, but Mexico, Ecuador, the Philippines, and Cuba together provide a meaningful second tier.

Risks & Yield Pressures

Agave fibre supply is exposed to drought stress, local processing capacity, and changes in demand for natural fibre products. Because most countries in the dataset show stable production, the bigger risk for buyers is not sudden global scarcity but limited flexibility if one of the larger producers underperforms.

2026 Outlook & Forecast Notes

The 2026 estimates suggest a mostly steady agave fibre market. Colombia is estimated at 14,824 tonnes, Mexico at 6,110 tonnes, and Nicaragua at 5,426 tonnes, although Nicaragua's estimate is based on its 2021-2023 series because a 2024 source value is not reported.

• Colombia: Estimated at 14,824 tonnes by 2026, close to its recent production level.
• Mexico: Estimated at 6,110 tonnes by 2026, reflecting a stable recent base after a mild decline from 2018.
• Nicaragua: Estimated at 5,426 tonnes by 2026, using the latest available 2023 value as the recent baseline.
• Ecuador: Estimated at 4,523 tonnes by 2026, almost unchanged from the latest FAO year.

Agave Fibres Production by Country: 2018-2024 Data and 2026 Estimates

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#	Country	2026 (est.)	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
1	Colombia	14,824	14,868	14,878	14,806	14,920	14,908	14,591	15,263
2	Mexico	6,110	6,122	6,137	6,092	6,138	6,182	5,954	6,279
3	Nicaragua	5,426	5,130	5,247	5,228	5,259	5,071	5,098	5,130
4	Ecuador	4,523	4,523	4,516	4,532	4,522	4,493	4,581	4,492
5	Philippines	3,990	3,999	3,997	3,995	4,011	4,008	4,008	4,003
6	Cuba	3,564	3,575	3,559	3,579	3,585	3,514	3,639	3,603
7	El Salvador	1659	1619	1619	1619	1561	1572	1599	1584
8	Guatemala	121	121	121	121	121	121	121	122