FAST READ
- India produced 76 lakh bales of raw jute in FY 2025-26.
- Jute-goods output reached 12.80 lakh MT.
- Jute-goods exports were 1,71,300 MT worth Rs 3,155.27 crore.
WHY IN NEWS
- A 7 September 2026 PIB backgrounder reviewed India's jute sector as a livelihood-intensive, biodegradable and export-oriented industry.
- The topic links farm income, industrial policy, export competitiveness and substitution away from synthetic packaging.
TOP DATA & FACTS
- Raw jute production in FY 2025-26: 76 lakh bales.
- Jute-goods production in FY 2025-26: 12.80 lakh MT.
- Raw jute exports: 22,700 MT.
- Value of raw jute exports: Rs 225.11 crore.
- Jute-goods exports: 1,71,300 MT.
- Value of jute-goods exports: Rs 3,155.27 crore.
- The data relate to FY 2025-26.
- India remains the world's leading producer of raw jute.
- Jute is biodegradable and can substitute for some synthetic materials.
- The sector supports agriculture, processing, manufacturing and export-linked livelihoods.
PRELIMS
- Jute is a natural bast fibre.
- West Bengal is India's principal jute-growing State.
- Jute is biodegradable, unlike conventional plastic packaging.
- Raw jute production in FY 2025-26: 76 lakh bales.
- Jute-goods production in FY 2025-26: 12.80 lakh MT.
- Raw jute exports: 22,700 MT.
QUICK REVISION
- Raw jute production in FY 2025-26: 76 lakh bales.
- Jute-goods production in FY 2025-26: 12.80 lakh MT.
- Raw jute exports: 22,700 MT.
PROBABLE OBJECTIVE QUESTION
With reference to the above topic, consider the following statements:
- Jute is a bast fibre.
- India is a major producer of raw jute.
- Jute is a petroleum-derived synthetic fibre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because jute is a natural plant fibre. Ask CurrentPulse AI: Prelims