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Raw silk market in Asia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian raw silk market contracted significantly from 150.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 82.3 thousand tons in 2021. This decline was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which caused severe global supply chain disruptions and reduced demand, despite ongoing government support initiatives like the Catalytic Development Programme.

A recovery began in 2022, with the market volume reaching 88.4 thousand tons by 2023. This turnaround was fueled by the implementation of the Silk Samagra-2 scheme, which provided targeted funding to major producing regions. Increased adoption of automation, such as automatic reeling machines, simultaneously boosted the output of high-quality bivoltine silk.

In 2024, policy efforts remained focused on digitalization and sustaining the Silk Samagra-2 scheme, while the industry continued to navigate global supply chain fluctuations. These measures aimed to consolidate the market's recovery and strengthen its export orientation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production raw silk in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of raw silk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw silk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's raw silk production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 93.7 thousand tons of raw silk, which represents a significant decrease of 13.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 46.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(30.5%)	(13.5%)	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's raw silk production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 028 million US dollars, down by 32.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 60.8%, with an average annual rate of decline of 26.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	(25.9%)	(32.7%)	(26.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw silk from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Foreign raw silk supplies from Asia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 4 265 tons, which is 25.9% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36.5%, averaging an annual decline of 14.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 962 tons, with the largest increase of 3.7% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(17.3%)	(25.9%)	(14.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Italy, and Brazil were the main markets for Asia's raw silk exports in kind. Romania accounted for 14.5% of exports, Italy for 5.5%, and Brazil for 0.6%. Together, these three countries represented 20.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's raw silk exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume was recorded at 183.4 million US dollars, marking a decline of 42.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	(11.8%)	(42.4%)	(22.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Italy, and Brazil were the main destinations for Asia's raw silk exports in value terms. Romania accounted for 15.4% of exports, Italy for 6.3%, and Brazil for 0.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 22.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw silk to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Asia's raw silk imports have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 721 tons, corresponding to a sharp drop of 45.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 31%, with an average annual decline of 11.6%. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 1 693 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 62.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.0%	(22.1%)	(45.3%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Germany, and Russia were the primary suppliers of raw silk to Asia in kind. Brazil accounted for 12.4% of imports, Germany for 3.1%, and Russia for 1.6%. Together, these three countries represented 17.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Raw silk deliveries to Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 46.5 million US dollars, showing a loss of 48.9% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 57.2%, with an average annual decline of 24.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.0%)	(5.8%)	(48.9%)	(24.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Germany, and Russia continued to be the main suppliers of raw silk to Asia in value terms. Brazil accounted for 16.7% of imports, Germany for 2.7%, and Russia for 1.3%. Collectively, these three countries formed 20.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io