Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in IndiaIn February 2026, Rajasthan became the largest wool producer in India with 16,013.50 thousand kilograms (kg), accounting for nearly 47.5% of national output.
- As per government data, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) secured second place with 7,770 thousand kg, followed by Karnataka (3rd rank) (6,472 thousand kg).
About India’s Wool Production:
Overview: The ranking is derived from the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024–25, which reports that India has the second-largest sheep population in the world, with about 77.4 million sheep, and is also a major global wool producer, ranking ninth worldwide in total wool output.
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- The total wool production in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) was about 33.69 million kg.
Sheep Contribution: Most of the wool production comes from ewes, contributing about 71.13%, rams and wethers account for around 14.54% and lambs contribute approximately 14.33% of the total wool output.
Wool Grades: India mainly produces three grades of wool. It includes:
- Carpet-grade wool accounting for 85% of total production and used for carpets and rugs
- Apparel-grade wool making up around 5% for clothing
- Coarser-grade wool contributes about 10%, used for rough blankets and mats.
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor – Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
Capital – Jaipur
Tiger Reserve (TR) – Sariska TR, Mukundara TR
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