Report of China Silk Products Import and Export (January – October 2024)
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In the previous article, we explored the trade statistics of silk products in Brazil from January to October 2024. Interested readers can click on this link to learn more: Statistics of Brazil Silk Goods Trade. Now, let’s focus on analyzing the trade statistics of silk products in China from January to October 2024.
According to Chinese customs statistics, the total import and export value of silk goods from January to October 2024 was $1.446 billion, a 4.16% year-on-year decrease, accounting for 0.52% of China’s total textile and garment import and export value. Among this, exports amounted to $1.177 billion, a 4.85% decrease year-on-year, while imports were $269 million, a 1.01% decrease. For more insights on global trends, visit Docsun Home and Living.
1. Report of China Silk Products Export Statistics
Total Export Value to Major Markets
Table 1: Total Export Value of Silk Products from China to Major Markets (Jan – Oct 2024)
Unit: 10,000 USD
| Rank | Partner Country/Region | Export Value | Market Share (%) | Year-on-Year (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Global | 117,697.15 | 100.00 | -4.85 |
| 1 | EU 27 Countries | 36,323.28 | 30.86 | 2.04 |
| 2 | USA | 23,655.18 | 20.10 | 6.86 |
| 3 | India | 7,807.63 | 6.63 | -30.79 |
| 4 | Japan | 6,623.12 | 5.63 | -15.02 |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 5,547.85 | 4.71 | -3.42 |
(Data Source: GTF)
Raw Silk Exports
Table 2: Export Value of Raw Silk from China to Major Markets (Jan – Oct 2024)
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| – | Global | 32,158.73 | 100.00 | -12.69 |
| 1 | EU 27 | 15,624.43 | 48.59 | 5.50 |
| 2 | India | 4,826.67 | 15.01 | -39.35 |
Table 3: Export Quantity and Unit Price of Raw Silk from China (Jan – Oct 2024)
| Region | Qty (Tons) | YoY (%) | Price ($/Kg) | YoY (%) |
| Global | 5,820.98 | -11.50 | 55.25 | -1.35 |
| EU 27 | 2,570.58 | 0.78 | 60.78 | 4.68 |
Silk Fabrics & Finished Products
Table 4: Export Value of Silk Fabrics from China to Major Markets (Jan – Oct 2024)
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| – | Global | 28,400.67 | 100.00 | -11.31 |
| 1 | EU 27 | 7,401.12 | 26.06 | -4.54 |
| 2 | India | 2,892.14 | 10.18 | -10.02 |
Table 5: Export Value of Silk Finished Products from China to Major Markets (Jan – Oct 2024)
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| – | Global | 57,137.76 | 100.00 | 4.18 |
| 1 | USA | 21,734.07 | 38.04 | 7.06 |
| 2 | EU 27 | 13,297.72 | 23.27 | 2.03 |
Regional Exports
Table 6: Subtotals of Export Value of Silk Products by Major Chinese Provinces (Jan – Oct 2024)
| Rank | Province | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| 1 | Zhejiang | 41,251.67 | 35.05 | -8.03 |
| 2 | Jiangsu | 22,581.09 | 19.19 | -4.19 |
| 3 | Guangdong | 13,223.07 | 11.23 | -4.30 |
2. China Silk Products Import Statistics
Table 7: Total Import Value of Silk Products into China from Major Sources (Jan – Oct 2024)
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| – | Global | 26,875.73 | 100.00 | -1.01 |
| 1 | EU 27 | 18,704.14 | 69.59 | -2.42 |
| 2 | India | 3,318.85 | 12.35 | 30.66 |
Table 8: Import Value of Raw Silk into China
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| 1 | India | 2,985.28 | 52.75 | 27.43 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 1,099.87 | 19.43 | -8.35 |
Table 9: Import Quantity and Unit Price of Raw Silk into China
| Region | Qty (Tons) | YoY (%) | Price ($/Kg) | YoY (%) |
| Global | 5,537.53 | 4.22 | 10.22 | 3.99 |
| India | 2,660.06 | 17.88 | 11.22 | 8.10 |
Table 10: Import Value of Silk Fabrics into China
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| 1 | EU 27 | 640.50 | 47.86 | 16.41 |
| 2 | Myanmar | 144.95 | 10.83 | 10.12 |
Table 11: Import Value of Silk Finished Products into China
| Rank | Partner | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| 1 | EU 27 | 17,925.03 | 90.18 | -3.05 |
| 2 | China | 893.81 | 4.50 | -18.08 |
Table 12: Subtotals of Import Value of Silk Products into China by Major Provinces
| Rank | Province | Value (10k USD) | Share (%) | YoY (%) |
| 1 | Shanghai | 18,735.81 | 69.71 | -3.88 |
| 2 | Zhejiang | 3,887.73 | 14.47 | 23.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What was the total value of China’s silk trade from Jan to Oct 2024?
The total import and export value of silk products amounted to 1.589 billion USD, a decrease of 4.08% year-on-year.
Which region is the largest export market for Chinese silk?
The EU (27 Countries) is the largest export market, accounting for 30.86% of China’s total silk exports.
Who is the main supplier of silk products to China?
India is a significant supplier, accounting for 12.35% of China’s total silk product imports.
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