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Silkworm cocoons market in Latin America and the Caribbean

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for silkworm cocoons in Latin America and the Caribbean contracted steadily from 3 055 t to 1 713 t. This decline was primarily driven by pesticide drift from neighboring farms, which caused significant caterpillar mortality and accumulated economic losses exceeding R$ 55 million for producers. Climatic instability and inadequate crop management further reduced mulberry tree acreage and cocoon productivity, compounding the downturn.

Despite state support plans and research into disease prevention, the industry faced structural challenges. Outmigration from rural areas and a lack of interest from younger generations in taking over family farms reduced the number of active producers. While the main processor, Bratac, maintained luxury export contracts and had annual purchasing capacity for over 9 000 t of green cocoons, actual market supply fell far short, underscoring the severity of the production crisis.

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 Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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 silkworm cocoons in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of silkworm cocoons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of silkworm cocoons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Silkworm cocoon production in Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 2 742 tonnes of silkworm cocoons, representing a 10.0% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 9.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 055 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 0.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(0.3%)	(10.0%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports silkworm cocoons from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean exported 20 910 kilograms of silkworm cocoons, marking a dramatic increase of 209 000.0% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	209 000.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated the export partner structure for silkworm cocoons, consistently accounting for 100.0% 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 Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Silkworm cocoon exports from Latin America and the Caribbean reached 128.9 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing an extraordinary surge of 84 145.8% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	84 145.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China was almost exclusively the destination for silkworm cocoon exports in value terms, representing 99.9% of total export flows from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports silkworm cocoons to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, kg

After two years of decline, silkworm cocoon imports into Latin America and the Caribbean increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 146 kilograms that year, reflecting a 15.5% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34.2%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 13.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 126 kilograms, with the largest year-on-year drop of 40.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(40.6%)	15.5%	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and China were the primary sources for silkworm cocoon imports into Latin America and the Caribbean, together accounting for 90.8% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for silkworm cocoons in Latin America and the Caribbean showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 1.4 thousand US dollars and reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.5 thousand US dollars, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import volume rose to 1.0 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 84.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 63.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.4%	(63.1%)	84.0%	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States consistently accounted for 75.1% of total silkworm cocoon imports in value terms into Latin America and the Caribbean, indicating high market concentration, while the remainder was shared among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io