According to the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the top wool-producing countries in the world for 2021 (in descending order) are:
1. China:
- Wool Production: Approximately 2.08 Million Metric Tons (MMT) per year
2. Australia:
- Wool Production: Approximately 1.70 MMT per year
3. Argentina:
- Wool Production: Approximately 485,000 MT per year
4. India:
- Wool Production: Approximately 447,000 MT per year
5. Uruguay:
- Wool Production: Approximately 109,000 MT per year
6. Iran:
- Wool Production: Approximately 102,000 MT per year
7. Turkey:
- Wool Production: Approximately 92,000 MT per year
8. South Africa:
- Wool Production: Approximately 82,000 MT per year
9. Russia:
- Wool Production: Approximately 62,000 MT per year
10. New Zealand:
- Wool Production: Approximately 44,000 MT per year