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India’s Wool Production 2026
February 10 , 2026
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- Rajasthan is the largest wool-producing state in India, contributing 16,013.50 thousand kg (47.53% of total production).
- Rajasthan’s wool comes from Marwari and Chokla breeds, mainly used in carpets, rugs, and blankets.
- Jammu & Kashmir is second with 7,770 thousand kg, known for fine wool like Changthangi and Merino, used for shawls and apparel.
- Karnataka and Telangana are the third and fourth largest producers, mainly producing medium to coarse wool.
- India has a sheep population of 77.4 million, making it the second-largest globally.
- Types of wool in India include Carpet Grade (85%), Apparel Grade (5%), and Coarser Grade (10%).
- Punjab recorded the highest annual growth rate in wool production at 22.04%.
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