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Raw silk market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian raw silk market volume declined sharply from 692 t in 2018 to 342 t in 2022. The initial drop was influenced by a drought in São Paulo state that limited production growth in 2018. A further contraction in 2022 was driven by a significant reduction in mulberry plantation area and challenges related to irregular pesticide application in the main producing region of Paraná.

Despite the overall market contraction, the industry remained focused on producing the world's whitest silk for export to luxury segments in Europe and Asia. New producers entered the market in 2019, and the company Minerva reported record financial results in 2022, indicating robust performance within the sector.

In 2021, the 'Seda Brasil' project was launched to address systemic challenges, promote training for small producers, and develop new products like sericin-based cosmetics to add value. By 2023, the market volume showed signs of stabilization, edging up slightly to 346 t.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil held the 6th position globally in raw silk production.

Top producers of raw silk, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw silk, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Brazil's raw silk production declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 373.0 t of raw silk, marking a 1.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 42.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.8%)	(19.6%)	(1.1%)	(16.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw silk from Brazil

According to market report findings, Brazil did not export any raw silk between 2018 and 2021.

Imports raw silk to Brazil

Imports in kind, kg

Following a two-year decline, Brazil's cross-border shipments of raw silk increased. In 2021, imports reached 22 920 kg, showing a significant rise of 45.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 45.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 15 740 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 52.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.1%)	(52.5%)	45.6%	(18.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, raw silk imports to Brazil were almost entirely sourced from China, which accounted for 98.4% of total imports in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Brazil's raw silk import volumes rose. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 406 K $ US, representing a 47.1% increase over 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 54.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -23.0%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 956 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 49.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US