Which industrial crops are grown in Anhui province?

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Anhui Pine branch framing peaks in the Huang Mountains, Anhui province, China.

Anhui province produces a variety of industrial crops that support its agricultural economy. The primary industrial crops grown in the region include:

Vegetable oilseeds: The most significant varieties are rapeseed, peanut (groundnut), and sesame.1
Cotton: This crop is cultivated primarily on the northern Huai plain.1
Tea: Renowned since the 7th century, Anhui is famous for its tea production, particularly the prized Keemun (Qimen) black tea. Major cultivation areas are located on the slopes of the Dabie Mountains and the Baiji Mountains.1
Fibres: The province produces hemp, jute, and ramie, the latter of which is an Asian nettle used in textile manufacturing.1
Tobacco: This is also listed as a main industrial crop for the province.1

Additionally, while not classified strictly as an industrial crop, sericulture—the production of raw silk—has been revived in the region, providing materials for silk fabrics and brocades.1