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Silkworm cocoons market in SADC

Silkworm cocoons market in SADC

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Eswatini
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling in the SADC region increased from 51 360 kg to a peak of 59 117 kg in 2021, before contracting to 57 191 kg by 2023. The most pronounced growth occurred in 2020, when the market expanded by over 8% to reach 57 200 kg.

Following the peak in 2021, the market entered a phase of moderate decline, with volume slipping by about 1% in 2022 and a further 2.3% in 2023. The overall period was characterized by initial expansion followed by a gradual stabilization at a level slightly above the starting point.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in SADC
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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, $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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, $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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, $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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, $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 SADC

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

SADC's silkworm cocoon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 57 140 kg of silkworm cocoons, marking a modest 8.8% improvement compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 19%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year4.2%5.0%8.8%6.0%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports silkworm cocoons from SADC

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019, with the highest volume recorded in 2017, resulting in a 560-fold gap between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 4 kg of silkworm cocoons, reflecting an abrupt 79.2% increase from the prior year. The minimum value was 2 kg in 2019, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 98.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(98.1%)(90.6%)79.2%(85.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports were at their lowest in 2018, with the highest value recorded in 2017, showing a 53-fold difference. In 2020, SADC's silkworm cocoon exports totaled 2 032 US dollars, representing a sharp 84.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 373 US dollars in 2018, and the largest decline, also in 2018, was 98.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 3,501.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(98.1%)3 501.5%(84.9%)(53.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Israel and Senegal together accounted for 1.8% of total exports in value terms, making them the main markets for silkworm cocoons from SADC.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports silkworm cocoons to SADC

Imports in kind, kg

SADC's silkworm cocoon imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 64 kg, reflecting a steep 77.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 96.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 68.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(34.2%)(79.9%)(77.0%)(68.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant source for silkworm cocoon imports to SADC, accounting for 88.0% of total flows in kind, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

SADC's silkworm cocoon imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 2 843 US dollars, which is 22.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 63.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 28.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(27.5%)(35.1%)(22.5%)(28.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States (27.5% of imports in value terms), China (21.9% of imports in value terms), and the United Arab Emirates (9.7% of imports in value terms) played leading roles in silkworm cocoon imports to SADC, jointly accounting for 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 SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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