China Silk Products Trade Report – January 2025
Source: China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles
Author: Docsun Home And Living
Date: April 1, 2025
In the previous article, we learned about Italy’s silk commodity trade data in January 2025. Friends who are interested can click on the Italian data to learn more. Today we will focus on analyzing China’s silk commodity trade data in January 2025.
As a leading supplier in the industry, Docsun Home and Living closely monitors these trade fluctuations to provide our clients with the most up-to-date market insights and competitive scarf custom cases.
According to Chinese customs statistics, in January, the total import and export value of silk products was 165 million USD, a year-on-year decrease of 3.42%, accounting for 0.53% of China’s total textile and apparel imports and exports. Among this, exports were 145 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 3.05%; imports were 20.03 million USD, a year-on-year decrease of 33.63%.
Table of Contents
1. China Silk Products Export Statistics
Export of All Silk Products to Major Markets
Unit: 10,000 USD
| Rank | Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,504.59 | 100.00 | 3.05 | |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 4,378.57 | 30.19 | 1.34 |
| 2 | United States | 2,983.38 | 20.57 | 0.74 |
| 3 | Japan | 856.99 | 5.91 | 10.12 |
| 4 | India | 829.24 | 5.72 | -25.13 |
(Source: GTF)
1.1 Exports of Raw Silk and Yarn
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Table 2: China’s Exports of Raw Silk and Yarn to Major Markets
| Rank | Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,982.18 | 100.00 | 9.09 | |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 1,762.77 | 44.27 | 5.44 |
| 2 | Japan | 441.23 | 11.08 | 62.65 |
Table 3: Exports of Raw Silk and Yarn by Quantity and Unit Price
| Rank | Country/Region | Volume (Tons) | YoY (%) | Price (USD/Kg) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 750.35 | 15.92 | 53.07 | -5.89 | |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 302.50 | 11.81 | 58.27 | -5.70 |
| 2 | Japan | 72.74 | 28.88 | 60.66 | 26.21 |
1.2 Exports of Silk Fabrics
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Table 4: China’s Exports of Silk Fabrics to Major Markets
| Rank | Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,544.19 | 100.00 | -0.18 | |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 951.38 | 26.84 | 2.95 |
| 2 | India | 411.14 | 11.60 | 0.76 |
1.3 Exports of Silk Finished Products
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Table 5: China’s Exports of Silk Finished Products
| Rank | Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,978.22 | 100.00 | 1.51 | |
| 1 | United States | 2,802.88 | 40.17 | 2.15 |
| 2 | EU (27 countries) | 1,664.41 | 23.85 | -3.00 |
1.4 Exports by Provinces
Table 6: China’s Exports of All Silk Products by Major Provinces
| Rank | Province/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,504.59 | 100.00 | 3.05 | |
| 1 | Zhejiang | 5,836.80 | 40.24 | 15.90 |
| 2 | Jiangsu | 2,971.18 | 20.48 | -7.37 |
2. China Silk Products Import Statistics
Table 7: China’s Import of All Silk Products from Major Sources
| Rank | Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,002.67 | 100.00 | -33.63 | |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 1,421.92 | 71.00 | -26.72 |
| 2 | India | 165.08 | 8.24 | -59.58 |
Table 8: China’s Imports of Raw Silk and Yarn from Major Sources
| Rank | Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 353.64 | 100.00 | -56.65 | |
| 1 | India | 139.43 | 39.43 | -64.25 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 112.80 | 31.90 | -60.02 |
Table 9: China’s Imports of Silk Fabrics from Major Sources
| Rank | Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85.42 | 100.00 | -38.55 | |
| 1 | Myanmar | 28.00 | 32.77 | – |
| 2 | EU (27 countries) | 19.93 | 23.33 | -75.18 |
Table 10: China’s Imports of Silk Finished Products
| Rank | Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,563.61 | 100.00 | -24.19 | |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 1,390.37 | 88.92 | -24.26 |
| 2 | China | 56.01 | 3.58 | -52.84 |
Table 11: China’s Imports of All Silk Products by Provinces
| Rank | Province/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,002.67 | 100.00 | -33.63 | |
| 1 | Shanghai | 1,464.37 | 73.12 | -24.98 |
| 2 | Zhejiang | 198.27 | 9.90 | -67.27 |
FAQ: Market Analysis
What was the total value of China’s silk trade in January 2025?
In January 2025, the total import and export value of China’s silk products was 165 million USD, a year-on-year decrease of 3.42%.
Did China’s silk exports increase or decrease in early 2025?
Exports increased by 3.05% year-on-year, reaching 145 million USD, showing resilience in the global market.
Where can I find reliable Chinese silk suppliers?
Docsun Home and Living is a trusted partner. We offer premium silk sourcing and custom manufacturing services. You can contact us for more details.
(Note from esilk.net: This article is published to share more industry information. The content is for reference only.)
