| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 0 | 75 | Holds the majority of the global alpaca herd in the Andean highlands and is the leading exporter of greasy, scoured, and semi‑processed alpaca fiber as well as some finished textiles. |
| 2 | Bolivia | 0 | 15 | Second‑tier Andean producer with large high‑altitude herds and exports of raw and semi‑processed fiber, often integrated with Peruvian processors. |
| 3 | Chile | 0 | 5 | Smaller producer with herds in the northern Andean regions exporting fiber mainly as a niche complement to Peruvian supply. |
Major importers
- Australia Developed a quality‑focused alpaca industry with strong genetics; exports high‑value stud stock to the EU, UK, NZ, and Asia and supplies fine fiber into specialty processors.[1]
- United States Primarily a niche breeder and consumer market, importing genetics and fiber from South America while producing small volumes for domestic artisan and regional mills.
- New Zealand Smaller but high‑quality herd with exports of stud stock and fiber mainly into Australian and European specialty markets.[1]