United States Silk Trade


United States Silk Trade Statistics from January to December 2024

Source: China Textile Import & Export Association
Author: Docsun Home and Living
Date: February 13, 2025


United States Silk Trade Statistics Overview

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In the previous article, we learned about the EU (27 countries) silk product import and export trade situation. Interested partners can click EU Silk Trade to view it. Today we will focus on the United States silk product import and export trade situation from January to December 2024.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the total value of the U.S. silk goods trade from January to December 2024 was $5.482 billion, a decrease of 0.76% year-on-year. Among this, the exports amounted to $664 million, down 11.03%, and the imports reached $4.43 billion, showing no significant change from the previous year.

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United States Silk Trade Exports

Table 1: U.S. Exports of All Silk Goods to Major Markets (Jan – Dec 2024)

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Export Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 66,397.54 100.00 -11.03
1 Mexico 22,139.11 33.34 -1.71
2 Canada 13,009.29 19.59 -1.23
3 EU 27 Countries 4,892.84 7.37 -5.96
4 Honduras 3,743.09 5.64 4.90
5 Nicaragua 3,597.42 5.42 -4.68

(Data Source: GTF)

Table 2: U.S. Export of Silk Fabrics to Major Markets

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Export Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 16,067.45 100.00 -11.79
1 Mexico 4,756.12 29.60 -17.35
2 Honduras 2,830.76 17.62 -3.17
3 Dominican Republic 1,804.84 11.23 -15.45

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Table 3: U.S. Export of Silk Finished Products to Major Markets

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Export Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 50,275.20 100.00 -10.51
1 Mexico 17,374.68 34.56 3.65
2 Canada 12,013.46 23.90 -1.16
3 EU 27 Countries 4,604.89 9.16 -4.37


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United States Silk Trade Imports

Table 4: U.S. Import of All Silk Goods from Major Sources (Jan – Dec 2024)

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Import Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 481,825.26 100.00 0.84
1 China 152,539.13 31.66 2.66
2 EU 27 Countries 53,469.23 11.10 -2.45
3 India 36,852.64 7.65 11.56
4 Vietnam 35,795.67 7.43 16.28

Table 5: U.S. Import of Raw Silk and Yarn from Major Sources

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Import Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 1,671.78 100.00 6.71
1 China 908.47 54.34 38.98
2 EU 27 Countries 156.22 9.34 -45.90

Table 6: U.S. Import of Raw Silk and Yarn by Quantity

Unit: Tons, Price: USD/Kg

Country Qty (Tons) YoY (%) Unit Price
Global 369.91 38.58 45.19
China 270.06 90.58 33.64
EU 27 24.47 -47.90 63.84

Table 7: U.S. Import of Silk Fabrics from Major Sources

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Import Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 19,667.17 100.00 -6.89
1 South Korea 3,995.66 20.32 -23.37
2 China 3,989.29 20.28 0.21


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Table 8: U.S. Import of Silk Finished Products from Major Sources

Unit: 10,000 USD

Rank Country/Region Import Value Share (%) YoY (%)
Global 460,486.31 100.00 1.18
1 China 147,641.37 32.06 2.56
2 EU 27 Countries 50,472.08 10.96 -1.46

(Note: This article is published by esilk.net to provide more industry information and is for reference only.)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What was the total value of the U.S. silk trade in 2024?
The total value of the U.S. silk goods trade from January to December 2024 was $5.482 billion.
Which country is the largest export market for U.S. silk goods?
Mexico is the largest export market, accounting for 33.34% of the total export value.
Who is the top supplier of silk goods to the United States?
China remains the top supplier, accounting for nearly 32% of total U.S. silk imports.


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