Source: China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles
Author: Docsun Home and Living
Date: April 23, 2025
In the previous article, we learned about the import and export trade of Japanese silk products. Today we will focus on analyzing the import and export trade of silk products in China from January to March 2025. As a leading player in the industry, Docsun Home and Living closely monitors these statistics to provide the best insights for our partners.
According to Chinese customs statistics, from January to March, the total import and export value of real silk products reached USD 394 million, a year-on-year decline of 9.96%, accounting for 0.56% of the total import and export value of China’s textile and apparel industry. If you are looking to navigate this market with premium products, explore our scarf collection.
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(I) China Silk Global Trade Export Overview
The export value of real silk products was USD 326 million, down 6.02% year-on-year, accounting for 0.52% of China’s textile and apparel exports. In the same period, the export value of textiles and garments increased by 0.97% YoY.
1. Structural breakdown of Exported Products
In the first quarter of 2025, China’s exports of all silk products decreased by 6.02% year-on-year. Compared with last year, the performance of the three major product categories reversed. This shift impacts how businesses source materials, including those looking for Docsun Design Pattern specifications. (See Table 1)
Table 1: China’s Silk Product Export Structure (January–March 2025)
Unit: USD 10,000; Quantity Unit: Tons, 10,000 square meters
| Category | Export Value | Share (%) | YoY (%) | Export Quantity | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32,589.74 | 100.00 | -6.02 | — | — |
| Raw Silk and Yarn | 9,649.11 | 29.61 | 5.32 | 1,760.52 | 11.71 |
| Silk Fabrics | 8,374.56 | 25.70 | 2.26 | 1,237.38 | 11.07 |
| Silk Finished Products | 14,566.07 | 44.70 | -15.93 | — | — |
(Source: China Customs)
2. Major Export Markets
Among China’s top five export markets of silk products, exports to the United States declined significantly. For businesses affected by these shifts, contact us to discuss stable supply chain solutions. Vietnam showed the fastest growth among the top 10 export markets, with a year-on-year growth of 29.61%.
Table 2: Major Export Markets of China’s Silk Products (January–March 2025)
Unit: USD 10,000
| Rank | Partner Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 32,589.74 | 100.00 | -6.02 |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 9,810.55 | 30.10 | 0.55 |
| 2 | USA | 5,991.53 | 18.38 | -15.06 |
| 3 | India | 2,384.08 | 7.32 | 1.81 |
| 4 | Japan | 1,893.91 | 5.81 | -2.73 |
| 5 | Vietnam | 1,184.14 | 3.63 | 29.61 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 1,074.11 | 3.30 | 16.38 |
| 7 | Hong Kong (China) | 1,035.22 | 3.18 | -41.74 |
| 8 | South Korea | 959.75 | 2.94 | -8.70 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 938.52 | 2.88 | 9.15 |
| 10 | Australia | 680.42 | 2.09 | -38.76 |
| 11 | Turkey | 602.61 | 1.85 | 16.51 |
| 12 | Pakistan | 589.22 | 1.81 | -21.97 |
| 13 | Singapore | 414.77 | 1.27 | -50.67 |
| 14 | Russia | 377.13 | 1.16 | 18.21 |
| 15 | Malaysia | 373.04 | 1.14 | -60.35 |
| 16 | Myanmar | 300.66 | 0.92 | 26.59 |
| 17 | Indonesia | 284.40 | 0.87 | 11.54 |
| 18 | Afghanistan | 282.82 | 0.87 | 57.51 |
| 19 | United Arab Emirates | 281.65 | 0.86 | 24.55 |
| 20 | Madagascar | 279.87 | 0.86 | 11284.26 |
(Source: China Customs)
(1) Export Markets of China’s Raw Silk and Yarn
In the first quarter, among China’s top five raw silk export markets, only India showed a decline. Exports to Vietnam and Pakistan increased significantly. (See Table 3)
Table 3: Major Export Markets of China’s Raw Silk and Yarn (January–March 2025)
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 9,649.11 | 100.00 | 5.32 |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 4,153.04 | 43.04 | 3.13 |
| 2 | India | 1,522.32 | 15.78 | -1.23 |
| 3 | Japan | 921.05 | 9.55 | 10.60 |
| 4 | Vietnam | 805.81 | 8.35 | 53.57 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 373.33 | 3.87 | 34.73 |
| 6 | United States | 297.11 | 3.08 | -16.38 |
(Source: China Customs)
(2) Export Markets of China’s Silk Fabrics
From January to March, among the top five export markets of silk fabrics, only Korea saw a year-on-year decline. The EU showed the highest growth rate of 24.26%. (See Table 4)
Table 4: Major Export Markets for China’s Silk Fabrics (January–March 2025)
| Rank | Partner Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 8,374.56 | 100.00 | 2.26 |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 2,494.03 | 29.78 | 24.26 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 937.21 | 11.19 | 9.05 |
| 3 | India | 838.78 | 10.02 | 7.86 |
| 4 | Turkey | 509.14 | 6.08 | 11.23 |
| 5 | South Korea | 370.27 | 4.42 | -17.57 |
(3) Export Markets of China’s Silk Finished Products
In Q1 2025, the previous upward trend in exports of silk finished goods reversed, with a total decline of 15.93%. (See Table 5)
Table 5: Major Export Markets of China’s Silk Finished Products (January–March 2025)
| Rank | Partner Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 14,566.07 | 100.00 | -15.93 |
| 1 | USA | 5,530.44 | 37.97 | -15.94 |
| 2 | EU (27 countries) | 3,163.48 | 21.72 | -15.01 |
| 3 | UK | 874.25 | 6.00 | 14.40 |
3. Export Overview by Provinces in China
In Q1 2025, among the top five exporting provinces and cities, all saw a year-on-year decline in export value, with Shandong Province falling the most. (See Table 6)
Table 6: Export Value of Silk Products by Province/City in China (January–March 2025)
| No. | Province/City | Export Value | Share (%) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 32,589.74 | 100.00 | -6.02 |
| 1 | Zhejiang Province | 11,310.38 | 34.71 | -7.90 |
| 2 | Jiangsu Province | 6,273.49 | 19.25 | -7.78 |
(Source: China Customs)
2. Sources of Imports
From January to March, China’s import value of silk products declined significantly. Imports from the EU dropped by 25.70%. (See Table 8)
Table 8: Import Value of Major Sources of China’s All Silk Products (January–March 2025)
| No. | Partner Country/Region | Import Value | Share (%) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 6,840.25 | 100.00 | -24.96 |
| 1 | EU (27 countries) | 4,824.42 | 70.53 | -25.70 |
| 2 | India | 689.22 | 10.08 | -34.20 |
3. Imports by Provinces and Cities in China
From January to March, among the top five provinces and cities by import value of silk products, only Sichuan Province experienced rapid growth. (See Table 9)
Table 9: Import Value of All Silk Products by Province/City in China (January–March 2025)
| No. | Province/Region | Import Value | Share (%) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Total | 6,840.25 | 100.00 | -24.96 |
| 1 | Shanghai Municipality | 4,903.53 | 71.69 | -25.18 |
| 2 | Zhejiang Province | 859.20 | 12.56 | -34.13 |
(Source: China Customs)
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