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Silkworm cocoons market in Africa

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market for silkworm cocoons grew consistently from 59 797 kg in 2018 to 77 167 kg in 2021. This expansion was supported by production factors such as the development of diverse cocoon colors and improved weaving techniques, which enhanced output and market appeal.

Market volume declined to 65 969 kg in 2022, largely due to adverse climatic conditions and high labor costs that increased production expenses. Simultaneously, the diversification of cocoon use into artisan products like soap created new segments, though not sufficient to counter the overall contraction.

A modest recovery to 67 268 kg occurred in 2023. The sector continued to benefit from the historical and cultural significance of sericulture, which sustained investment, while the emerging application of cocoons in natural skincare products opened additional demand channels.

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 Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, kg
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  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, kg
  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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, 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, 2018-2024
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 silkworm cocoons in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of silkworm cocoons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of silkworm cocoons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's silkworm cocoon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Africa produced 67 850 kg of silkworm cocoons, marking a modest 7.3% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	7.3%	7.3%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports silkworm cocoons from Africa

Exports in kind, kg

The market displayed an unstable trend during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 10 082 kg and reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.0 kg, showing a gap of 1.7317151230772E+16 times. In 2020, Africa exported 4 kg of silkworm cocoons, representing a sharp rise of 695,636,098,049,121.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 100.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	696.9%	(100.0%)	695 636 098 049 121.4%	(85.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary buyer of silkworm cocoons from Africa, consistently accounting for 34.8% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their maximum in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, a swing of 9.8 times. In 2020, Africa's silkworm cocoon exports amounted to 2.0 K $ US, corresponding to a dramatic contraction of 84.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 19.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.4%)	19.1%	(84.9%)	(53.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China and Israel played central roles in exports in value terms, together accounting for 22.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports silkworm cocoons to Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 10 949 kg and reached their lowest point in 2019 at 713 kg, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 15 times. In 2020, silkworm cocoon deliveries to Africa came to 1 864 kg, representing a dramatic gain of 161.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 93.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.8%	(93.5%)	161.6%	(35.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, China was the key supplier of silkworm cocoons to Africa, taking 71.3% of total imports in kind, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, changing by 12.7-fold. In 2020, silkworm cocoon deliveries to Africa amounted to 14.4 K $ US, which is 60.3% greater than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 9.0 K $ US, and the maximum in 2018 at 114.4 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 92.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 641.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	641.6%	(92.1%)	60.3%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Greece (63.0% of imports in value terms), China (12.2% of imports in value terms), and France (6.7% of imports in value terms) were the largest suppliers of silkworm cocoons to Africa, together forming 81.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io