Short answer
About 5-10 lb (2.3-4.5 kg) of total fleece per year, of which 2-5 lb is prime blanket fiber.
After skirting and processing losses, one alpaca's blanket typically makes enough yarn for several sweaters. Fiber weight depends on density, staple length, age and genetics.
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