Brief of U.S.A Silk Product Trade Statistics – January to February 2025
Source: China National Textile and Apparel Council
Author: Docsun Home And Living
Date: April 9, 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 the US silk commodity trade data from January to February 2025.
As a key player in the global textile supply chain, Docsun Home and Living closely tracks these statistics to help our partners adapt to market shifts.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce statistics, the U.S. silk product trade in January-February 2025 amounted to 1.046 billion USD, a decrease of 0.08% year-on-year. Among this, exports were 93.51 million USD, a decrease of 27.62%, and imports were 923 million USD, an increase of 4.60%.
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1. U.S.A Silk Product Export Statistics
Table 1: U.S.A Exports of All Silk Products to Major Markets
Unit: 10,000 USD
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 24,672.3 | 26.38 | -57.78 |
| 2 | Canada | 18,118.7 | 19.38 | -7.61 |
| 3 | Honduras | 7,804.1 | 8.35 | 24.46 |
| 4 | EU 27 Countries | 7,364.4 | 7.88 | 2.57 |
| 5 | Nicaragua | 6,825.9 | 7.30 | 51.27 |
| 6 | Dominican Republic | 5,078.5 | 5.43 | 27.90 |
| 7 | El Salvador | 3,163.2 | 3.38 | -20.41 |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 2,345.9 | 2.51 | 8.26 |
| 9 | Guatemala | 1,982.3 | 2.12 | -36.56 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 1,947.3 | 2.08 | -19.41 |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 1,280.8 | 1.37 | 27.12 |
| 12 | Japan | 970.8 | 1.04 | -5.89 |
| 13 | Australia | 938.2 | 1.00 | 5.51 |
| 14 | China | 876.7 | 0.94 | -6.42 |
| 15 | Bahamas | 864.1 | 0.92 | -10.02 |
| 16 | Panama | 607.0 | 0.65 | 192.15 |
| 17 | Georgia | 582.0 | 0.62 | 245.92 |
| 18 | South Korea | 521.6 | 0.56 | -34.47 |
| 19 | Thailand | 459.2 | 0.49 | 742.22 |
| 20 | Taiwan | 378.1 | 0.40 | 40.31 |
(Source: GTF)
1.1 U.S. Exports of Silk Fabrics
While exports to Mexico declined, niche markets like Thailand saw explosive growth. For businesses looking for high-quality textiles, check out our custom printing services.
Table 2: U.S. Exports of Silk Fabrics to Major Markets
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 8,064.5 | 27.75 | -8.66 |
| 2 | Honduras | 6,325.8 | 21.77 | 14.71 |
| 3 | Dominican Republic | 4,845.2 | 16.67 | 36.98 |
| 4 | El Salvador | 2,782.2 | 9.57 | -7.89 |
| 5 | Nicaragua | 2,095.5 | 7.21 | 25.61 |
| 6 | Canada | 1,455.9 | 5.01 | -8.09 |
| 7 | Guatemala | 1,151.6 | 3.96 | -50.29 |
| 8 | EU 27 Countries | 503.2 | 1.73 | -11.22 |
| 9 | Thailand | 359.4 | 1.24 | 737.23 |
| 10 | Colombia | 223.3 | 0.77 | -59.83 |
1.2 U.S. Exports of Silk Finished Products
Finished goods exports to Canada and Mexico remain significant despite declines. Explore our scarf collection for insights into trending finished products.
Table 3: U.S. Exports of Silk Finished Products to Major Markets
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Export Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 16,651.3 | 26.04 | -7.61 |
| 2 | Mexico | 16,276.4 | 25.45 | -67.17 |
| 3 | EU 27 Countries | 6,748.9 | 10.55 | 2.75 |
| 4 | Nicaragua | 4,730.4 | 7.40 | 66.33 |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 2,280.8 | 3.57 | 7.53 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 1,871.8 | 2.93 | -19.78 |
2. U.S.A Silk Product Import Statistics
The U.S. import market shows resilience with a 4.60% increase. If you are analyzing competitors, check our scarf custom cases to see successful market adaptations.
Table 4: U.S.A Imports of All Silk Products from Major Sources
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 31,217.2 | 32.76 | 10.16 |
| 2 | EU 27 Countries | 9,584.2 | 10.06 | -6.24 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 9,064.7 | 9.51 | 13.11 |
| 4 | India | 7,932.1 | 8.32 | 12.73 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 4,287.3 | 4.50 | 42.21 |
2.1 U.S. Imports of Raw Silk and Yarn
Table 5: U.S. Imports of Raw Silk and Yarn from Major Sources
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 4,988.0 | 34.85 | -66.93 |
| 2 | India | 2,934.0 | 20.50 | 79.08 |
| 3 | EU 27 Countries | 1,893.0 | 13.23 | -20.33 |
Table 6: U.S. Imports of Raw Silk and Yarn by Quantity and Unit Price
| No. | Country/Region | Volume (Tons) | YoY (%) | Unit Price | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 17.38 | -20.96 | 28.69 | -58.16 |
| 2 | Mexico | 4.27 | -21.29 | 42.83 | -26.58 |
| 3 | India | 2.91 | 81.23 | 100.94 | -1.19 |
2.2 U.S. Imports of Silk Fabrics
Table 7: U.S. Imports of Silk Fabrics from Major Sources
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 6,252.5 | 21.94 | -10.88 |
| 2 | South Korea | 5,575.8 | 19.57 | -17.71 |
| 3 | EU 27 Countries | 4,316.3 | 15.15 | -7.09 |
2.3 U.S. Imports of Silk Finished Products
Table 8: U.S. Imports of Silk Finished Product from Major Sources
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Import Amount | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 30,542.1 | 33.09 | 11.12 |
| 2 | EU 27 Countries | 9,133.6 | 9.90 | -6.16 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 9,019.2 | 9.77 | 13.05 |
FAQ: Market Insights
How did the U.S. silk trade perform in early 2025?
In Jan-Feb 2025, U.S. silk trade totaled $1.046 billion (-0.08%). While exports dropped by 27.62%, imports grew by 4.60%. Contact us for more detailed market analysis.
Who are the top suppliers of silk products to the U.S.?
China remains the top supplier with a 32.76% market share, followed by the EU and Vietnam.
(Note from esilk.net: This article is published to share more industry information. The content is for reference only.)




