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Silkworm cocoons market in Indonesia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for silkworm cocoons in Indonesia remained stable at around 17 860 kg from 2018 through 2020. During this period, sericulture was in a development phase with cocoon prices as high as Rp50 000 per kilogram, which spurred business interest, particularly in regions like Central Java. The domestic textile industry faced a shortage of local raw materials and relied on imported silk yarn, creating underlying potential for increased domestic production.

A sharp 20% expansion to 21 430 kg occurred in 2021. This growth aligned with initiatives to train farmers in processing cocoons into higher-value products like spun yarn and accessories, enhancing the economic appeal of cocoon production and encouraging sector expansion.

Following the surge, production and market volume stabilized near 21 430 kg during 2022 and 2023. The period saw a local entrepreneur begin exporting samia silkworm cocoons to Taiwan, reflecting growing international demand, particularly for eco-friendly silk. Local cocoon prices remained attractive, ranging from Rp20 000 to Rp50 000 per kilogram, supporting the profitability of traditional sericulture methods.

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 Indonesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia 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, 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia 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, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 silkworm cocoons in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia ranked as the 18th largest producer of silkworm cocoons globally.

Top producers of silkworm cocoons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of silkworm cocoons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Indonesia's silkworm cocoon production grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 21 430 kg, a significant increase of 19.7% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 20%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a minimal change of 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	0.2%	19.7%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports silkworm cocoons from Indonesia

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia was the primary partner for Indonesia's exports in kind, representing 98.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia effectively held a monopoly on Indonesia's silkworm cocoon exports in value terms, accounting for 94.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports silkworm cocoons to Indonesia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, Indonesia's silkworm cocoon imports in kind were 4.00 kg. This dropped to 2.00 kg in 2020, marking a 50.0% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(50.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, South Korea and China dominated Indonesia's imports in kind of silkworm cocoons, together making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2019, Indonesia's silkworm cocoon imports in value terms totalled 41.0 US dollars. This fell to 37.0 US dollars in 2020, representing a 9.8% decline from the year before.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(9.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Korea and China collectively accounted for 100.0% of Indonesia's silkworm cocoon imports in value terms, highlighting a highly concentrated market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io