Quick headline numbers (sourced)

• India is the world’s leading jute producer (majority share) and jute production rose to ~1.25 million tonnes in FY23.
• Coir & coir products exports: reported export value ~US$410.25 million in FY24 (with product-wise breakdowns available from the Coir Board).
• Jute export statistics, product-wise and country-wise, are published by official jute industry sources (Jute Board / jutecomm / Ministry of Textiles).

Jute product

Raw jute & tow

• Export signal: Raw jute is an export line item (smaller value than downstream goods). Official export listings capture raw jute shipments year-to-year.
• Quality & strengths: Quality measured by fibre fineness, strength, and retting quality. Indian raw jute (especially from Bengal) is regarded as consistent for traditional processing. Good retting and uniform bale preparation increase spinning/yarn yields.
• India / regional specifics: Major cultivation area: West Bengal (~80% production), plus Bihar, Assam, Odisha. Proximity of raw-material to mills (West Bengal cluster) reduces transport cost and helps mill competitiveness.

Jute yarns & twine

• Export signal: Exported as intermediate product (yarns/twines) to textile and bag-makers worldwide. Data appear in government/industry export reports.
• Quality & strengths: Quality judged by linear density (tex/denier), evenness, twist & strength. Indian spinners produce a range from coarse to finer twine; consistent yarn helps downstream industrial uses.
• India / regional specifics: Spinning capacity exists near composite mills in West Bengal and Andhra; government support for modernization lifts yarn quality.

Sacking / gunny / hessian (traditional packaging)

• Export signal: Large share of traditional jute exports historically (sacking and hessian are important HS categories). Market demand up from packaging mandates and eco-substitution of plastics. Industry trackers show sizeable export values for sacking/hessian.
• Quality & strengths: Dense weave, good tensile strength, abrasion resistance — suited for bulk bags and industrial packaging. India can produce heavy-count sacking grades and certified food-grade linings when needed.
• India / regional specifics: Mills in West Bengal dominate conversion (weaving, finishing); proximity to ports like Kolkata enables exports. Government push to replace single-use plastics with jute packaging is a demand driver.

Jute Diversified Products (JDP) — bags, shopping bags, home-textiles, rugs, decor

• Export signal: JDPs are the fastest growing export segment for India’s jute sector — consumer-ready shopping bags, home décor and lifestyle products ship to EU/US/UK markets. Industry sources and trade portals report steady growth in JDP exports.
• Quality & strengths: Value-add comes from design, printing, laminated coatings, and inner linings (for reusables). Indian producers combine handcraft with mechanized finishing to meet retail-grade aesthetics and durability. Product certification (REACH, BSCI, fire retardancy for certain uses) raises buyer confidence.
• India / regional specifics: Design-led clusters and cottage enterprises (West Bengal, Bihar, parts of Andhra) supply diverse JDPs. Programmes to upskill artisans and improve finishing are increasing export readiness.

Jute geotextiles & technical jute (industrial uses)

• Export signal: Geotextiles (erosion control, horticulture) and technical composites are smaller-volume but higher-value industrial exports; growing interest is recorded in project tenders and export enquiries.
• Quality & strengths: Performance measured by tensile strength, biodegradability profile, and dimensional stability. Indian technical jute can be engineered into functional mats, erosion-control rolls, and composite boards.
• India / regional specifics: Research (CRIJAF and ICAR) and Ministry-led programmes push technical applications and testing facilities to meet global specifications.

Jute composites, panels & specialty items

• Export signal: Emerging category — engineered jute composites for furniture panels, insulation, and construction are more niche but targeted for sustainable-building markets. Export figures are small but rising.
• Quality & strengths: Requires controlled fibre processing, resin compatibility and moisture management; when made to spec, jute composites provide sustainable alternatives to some wood or glass-fibre products
• India / regional specifics: Growing pilot projects and MSME investments in value-add units under ministry schemes aim to make India a supplier for green construction materials.

Coir product

Coir fibre (raw)

• Export signal: India exports raw coir fibre (and coir fibre is a primary product line reported by Coir Board). Coir fibre exports feed manufacturers overseas and domestic processors.
• Quality & strengths: Quality depends on retting/time of harvesting, fibre length and cleanliness. Good quality long fibre is prized for yarn and mattress stuffing; India produces grades across the spectrum.
• India / regional specifics: Kerala is the traditional hub for raw coir and initial processing; Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are also important. Coastal availability of coconut husk supports stable raw feedstock.

Coir pith / cocopeat (growing media)

• Export signal: One of the highest-volume coir export items — used in horticulture, potting mixes and greenhouse media. Coir pith export statistics are regularly published by the Coir Board.
• Quality & strengths: Bulk-density, salt content, and particle size distribution determine quality. India supplies compressed blocks and loose pith conforming to nursery and hydroponic standards. This product has global demand (horticulture & plantation sectors).
• India / regional specifics: Processing clusters in Kerala and coastal states produce briquettes/blocks for shipping; investments in washing/drying reduce salt content to meet importing-country phytosanitary requirements.

Coir yarn, ropes & twines

• Export signal: Coir yarns and ropes for marine, agricultural and industrial uses are exported; product-wise lists and exporters are recorded by Coir Board.
• Quality & strengths: Key metrics: linear density, twist, evenness and resistance to rot (when treated). India produces natural and rubberized yarns suitable for mats and industrial ropes.
• India / regional specifics: Coir yarn manufacturing clusters exist in Kerala and Tamil Nadu; rubberized/coated yarn units target horticulture and bedding sectors for durability.

Mats (handloom & powerloom), rugs, doormats, floor coverings

• Export signal: Tufted/punching/coir mats and rugs are major coir export items; Coir Board publications present product composition and destination markets.
• Quality & strengths: Quality depends on pile density, backing, yarn quality and finishing. India supplies both artisanal handloom mats and machine-made power-loom products for supermarkets and garden chains. Rubberized backing and UV-stable finishes are common value-adds.
• India / regional specifics: Kerala’s coir co-operatives and MSME clusters are experienced suppliers for premium tufted mats and doormats; investments in mechanization facilitate scale for export orders.

Coir geotextiles, erosion control, and rubberized coir products

• Export signal: Niche but growing exports for landscaping/soil conservation. Coir geotextile rolls and erosion-control blankets are sold into infrastructure and environmental markets.
• Quality & strengths: Long-term durability (natural decay profile), installation properties, and tensile strength are key. Rubberized coir offers improved lifespan for outdoor uses. These features make coir attractive for sustainable landscaping projects.
• India / regional specifics: Technical product development and Coir Board support help meet project-spec requirements for foreign buyers. Kerala again leads in manufacturing capacity.

Other value-added items (brushes, mattresses, upholstery fibre)

• Export signal: Specialty coir products (brushes, mattress stuffing, upholstery) are steady export items, often to furniture and bedding industries. Coir Board exporter lists show companies in these segments.
• Quality & strengths: Resilience, springiness (for mattresses) and fire-resistance treatments (where applied) are selling points. India’s long experience in coir mattress-making is a competitive strength.

Cross-cutting India strengths

1. Raw-material abundance & established clusters: Jute-growing belt (West Bengal) and coir-rich states (Kerala, TN) provide secure feedstock and cluster benefits (skilled labour, mills).
2. Institutional support: Jute Board / Coir Board / Ministry of Textiles and programmes (National Jute Mission-style measures, coir promotion schemes) provide R&D, export promotion, and processing incentives.
3. Sustainability narrative: Global demand for biodegradable, CO₂-friendly packaging, homewares and horticulture products favours jute & coir as eco alternatives to plastics and peat.
4. Diverse product range & skillbase: From handwoven artisan goods to mechanized tufting and technical geotextiles, India covers multiple value tiers — enabling both small exporters and large converters to find niches.

Top markets & trade signals

• Jute exports head to developed markets that demand sustainable packaging and lifestyle goods (EU, UK, USA). Exact country splits vary by year and HS-grouping; detailed exporter/market reports are published by Jute Board and trade portals.
• Coir exports target global horticulture, landscaping and home-furnish sectors (EU, USA, Middle East, parts of Asia); Coir Board publishes annual product-wise export matrices.