Jute is a low-cost fibre that is primarily used to make packaging materials such as gunny bags. It is the golden fibre that meets all goods packing standards with its natural, renewable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly products.
India is the world's largest producer of jute goods, accounting for 35% of total global output.
After cotton textiles, this is India's second most important textile industry. It is now blended with cotton and wool to make textiles.
Major jute-producing areas are in West Bengal, concentrated along the Hoogly river.
States like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha also produce jute products.