In the previous blog, we covered the 2024 trade situation for silk goods in the EU (27 countries). For detailed data, please refer to that article.
Click to read the article(Statistic Data of EU (27 Countries) Trade of Silk Goods)→https://blog.docsunhomeandliving.com/statistic-data-of-eu-27-countries-trade-of-silk-goods/
In this blog, we will focus on Japan’s silk goods trade from January to September 2024.
Source: China Chamber of Commerce, Textile Import and Export
Author: Silk Department
Date: November 4, 2024, 11:10:24
According to statistics from Japan’s Ministry of Commerce, Japan’s silk trade reached a total of $1.215 billion from January to September 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 1.36%. Exports totaled $112 million, down by 9.35% year-on-year, while imports totaled $1.103 billion, down by 0.47% year-on-year (see tables for details).
Exports:
Table 1: Japan’s Silk Goods Exports to Major Markets, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 11239.12 | 100.00 | -9.35 |
China | 4278.52 | 38.07 | -19.17 |
Vietnam | 3138.00 | 27.92 | -13.25 |
Hong Kong | 627.99 | 5.59 | 24.15 |
Thailand | 475.99 | 4.24 | -4.98 |
EU (27 countries) | 469.60 | 4.18 | 28.75 |
USA | 335.10 | 2.98 | 38.58 |
Taiwan | 303.38 | 2.70 | -14.64 |
South Korea | 302.88 | 2.69 | -4.00 |
Dominican Republic | 243.21 | 2.16 | 35.43 |
Bangladesh | 177.38 | 1.58 | 1479.85 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 2: Japan’s Raw Silk Products Exports to Major Markets, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 305.12 | 100.00 | 35.77 |
EU (27 countries) | 138.95 | 45.54 | 29.12 |
Hong Kong | 71.62 | 23.47 | 147.90 |
USA | 41.92 | 13.74 | 6.55 |
China | 32.37 | 10.61 | 24.98 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 3: Japan’s Raw Silk Products Export Quantity to Major Markets, January – September 2024
Unit: tons, USD/kg
Country/Region | Export Quantity | Year-on-Year Change (%) | Export unit Price | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 29.01 | 10.26 | 105.19 | 23.14 |
EU (27 countries) | 10.10 | 12.60 | 137.62 | 14.67 |
Hong Kong | 3.45 | 56.11 | 207.60 | 58.80 |
USA | 4.46 | -20.79 | 93.94 | 34.51 |
China | 8.18 | 69.84 | 39.56 | -26.41 |
Vietnam | 1.96 | -36.32 | 46.54 | 259.77 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 4: Japan’s Pure Silk Fabrics Exports to Major Markets, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 8420.36 | 100.00 | -9.50 |
China | 3159.46 | 37.52 | -14.41 |
Vietnam | 3109.36 | 36.93 | -13.49 |
Thailand | 460.80 | 5.47 | -3.60 |
Dominican Republic | 243.21 | 2.89 | 35.43 |
Bangladesh | 177.38 | 2.11 | 1479.85 |
Laos | 175.05 | 2.08 | -20.95 |
EU (27 countries) | 162.34 | 1.93 | 49.75 |
South Korea | 136.58 | 1.62 | -21.01 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 5: Japan’s Silk Finished Products Exports to Major Markets, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Export Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 2513.64 | 100.00 | -12.43 |
China | 1086.69 | 43.23 | -31.06 |
Hong Kong | 420.97 | 16.75 | 10.89 |
USA | 224.66 | 8.94 | 40.53 |
Taiwan | 171.12 | 6.81 | -25.28 |
EU (27 countries) | 168.31 | 6.70 | 13.17 |
South Korea | 163.27 | 6.50 | 17.38 |
UK | 50.57 | 2.01 | 21.93 |
Data Source: GTF
Imports:
Table 6: Japan’s Silk Goods Imports from Major Sources, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Import Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 110274.11 | 100.00 | -0.47 |
China | 51741.78 | 46.92 | -5.89 |
Vietnam | 23941.82 | 21.71 | 17.54 |
EU (27 countries) | 12964.92 | 11.76 | 5.31 |
Cambodia | 5521.11 | 5.01 | 9.97 |
Bangladesh | 3902.50 | 3.54 | -14.99 |
Indonesia | 3158.19 | 2.86 | -6.48 |
Myanmar | 2963.54 | 2.69 | 4.66 |
Thailand | 1428.60 | 1.30 | 2.36 |
India | 763.37 | 0.69 | -14.19 |
South Korea | 756.37 | 0.69 | 7.69 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 7: Japan’s Raw Silk Products Imports from Major Sources, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Import Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 4177.69 | 100.00 | -11.95 |
China | 2883.87 | 69.03 | -11.65 |
Vietnam | 811.14 | 19.42 | 4.17 |
Brazil | 407.85 | 9.76 | -29.41 |
Thailand | 55.60 | 1.33 | -40.33 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 8: Japan’s Raw Silk Products Import Quantity from Major Sources, January – September 2024
Unit: tons, USD/kg
Country/Region | Import Quantity | Year-on-Year Change (%) | Import Unit Price | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 689.47 | -16.20 | 60.59 | 5.08 |
China | 508.22 | -15.72 | 56.74 | 4.83 |
Vietnam | 112.60 | -2.51 | 72.04 | 6.84 |
Brazil | 49.61 | -33.44 | 82.21 | 6.05 |
Thailand | 13.85 | -25.94 | 40.14 | -19.44 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 9: Japan’s Pure Silk Fabrics Imports from Major Sources, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Import Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 4490.43 | 100.00 | -11.12 |
China | 2038.30 | 45.39 | -7.68 |
Vietnam | 933.63 | 20.79 | -13.51 |
South Korea | 536.67 | 11.95 | -13.54 |
EU (27 countries) | 418.65 | 9.32 | -30.77 |
Thailand | 175.23 | 3.90 | -7.72 |
USA | 80.45 | 1.79 | 29.31 |
Data Source: GTF
Table 10: Japan’s Silk Finished Products Imports from Major Sources, January – September 2024
Unit: USD 10,000
Country/Region | Import Value | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
Total | 101605.99 | 100.00 | 0.60 |
China | 46819.61 | 46.08 | -5.43 |
Vietnam | 22197.06 | 21.85 | 19.91 |
EU (27 countries) | 12540.56 | 12.34 | 7.16 |
Cambodia | 5518.02 | 5.43 | 9.97 |
Bangladesh | 3901.38 | 3.84 | -14.97 |
Indonesia | 3146.65 | 3.10 | -6.55 |
Myanmar | 2963.54 | 2.92 | 4.66 |
Thailand | 1197.77 | 1.18 | 7.66 |
India | 672.33 | 0.66 | -16.71 |
Data Source: GTF
(Disclaimer: esilk.net publishes this content to share more industry insights, for informational purposes only.)
This article summarizes Japan’s silk goods trade from January to September 2024, covering the following key points:
- Overall Trade Situation:
- During this period, Japan’s total trade volume of silk goods was USD 1.215 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.36%. Exports totaled USD 112 million, down by 9.35%, while imports totaled USD 1.103 billion, down by 0.47%.
- Export Situation:
- Japan’s main export markets for silk goods include China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, the EU, and the United States. Exports to China and Vietnam saw significant declines, while exports to Hong Kong and the U.S. increased.
- Exports of raw silk grew significantly, increasing by 35.77% year-on-year. Notably, exports to the EU, Hong Kong, and China showed significant growth.
- Import Situation:
- Japan’s primary sources of silk imports are China, Vietnam, and the EU. Imports from China dominate, accounting for 46.92% of the total but decreased by 5.89% year-on-year.
- For raw silk imports, China remains Japan’s largest source, though import volumes have declined.
This article provides detailed data on Japan’s silk trade performance in major export and import markets and analyzes changes in the trade of various silk products.
After learning about Japan’s silk trade situation from January to August 2024, if you’re interested in trade data for China, the United States, or other countries, check out the “Global Silk Data” category for more articles. If you’re interested in silk products, feel free to follow our official website at the link below:https://www.docsunhomeandliving.com/