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Raw silk market in MENA

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The raw silk market in the MENA region saw significant fluctuation in volume between 2018 and 2023. It expanded sharply to a peak of 741.7 t in 2019, but then underwent a sustained contraction, declining to 610.0 t in 2021 and further to 460.9 t by 2023.

This overall market movement was the result of contrasting trends in its components. Domestic production demonstrated steady growth, more than doubling from 111.3 t in 2018 to 277.1 t in 2023. Conversely, import volumes, which had surged to 542.5 t in 2019, fell substantially to 222.9 t in 2023, while exports grew from negligible levels to 39.0 t over the same period, collectively reducing the net available market volume.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw silk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw silk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 111.3 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 271.5 tonnes, creating a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, MENA produced 271.5 tonnes of raw silk, which was 18.8% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 8.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 105.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	105.4%	18.8%	30.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw silk from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit their lowest in 2018 at 0.1 tonnes, then surged to a maximum of 70.3 tonnes in 2020, resulting in a 493-fold variation. In 2020, raw silk exports from MENA stood at 70.3 tonnes, marking a 140.1% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 99.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 20 438.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.6%)	20 438.3%	140.1%	28.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and India formed the core of exports in kind. China accounted for 12.4% of exports, Vietnam for 8.9%, and India for 3.6%, together representing 25.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 7 000 US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 2 480 000 US dollars, a peak-to-trough ratio of 368 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of raw silk from MENA came to 2 480 000 US dollars, a 32.9% gain compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 99.3%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 27 591.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.3%)	27 591.7%	32.9%	35.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Vietnam, and India were the main destinations for exports in value terms. China represented 27.2% of exports, Vietnam 8.2%, and India 3.2%, with a combined share of 38.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw silk to MENA

Imports in kind, t

Imports of raw silk in MENA totaled 387.1 tonnes in 2020, a steep 28.6% fall compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 372.0 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 542.5 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 45.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.6%)	45.8%	(28.6%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan, China, and Germany were the principal sources for imports in kind. Uzbekistan accounted for 28.7% of imports, China for 19.2%, and Germany for 12.8%, jointly making up 60.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year gain, foreign raw silk supplies to MENA declined. In 2020, import volume registered 13 655 000 US dollars, representing a 31.7% fall compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 19 994 000 US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 21.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	21.8%	(31.7%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Uzbekistan, China, and Germany remained the leading destinations in the import structure by value. Uzbekistan represented 22.4% of imports, China 22.3%, and Germany 14.4%, with a combined share of 59.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io