500200 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Raw silk (not thrown). In 2022, Raw silk (not thrown) were the world's 3005th most traded product, with a total trade of $462M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Raw silk (not thrown) grew by 70%, from $272M to $462M. Trade in Raw silk (not thrown) represent 0.002% of total world trade.

Raw silk (not thrown) are a part of Raw Silk.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Raw silk (not thrown)  were China ($276M), Vietnam ($98.7M), Italy ($24M), Uzbekistan ($20.2M), and Brazil ($11.2M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Raw silk (not thrown) were India ($221M), Romania ($69.8M), Vietnam ($45.2M), Italy ($40.1M), and Japan ($14.5M).

Ranking Raw silk (not thrown) ranks 3769th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description The most common use for raw silk is to form the back and front panels of robes or to make shirts. It is also used to make quilts, curtains, and other bedding. It is also used in the manufacture of certain types of clothing, such as wedding dresses.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$276M
Top Destination (2022)India$221M

In 2022 Raw silk (not thrown) were the world's 3005th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Raw silk (not thrown) were China ($276M), Vietnam ($98.7M), Italy ($24M), Uzbekistan ($20.2M), and Brazil ($11.2M).

In 2022, the top importers of Raw silk (not thrown) were India ($221M), Romania ($69.8M), Vietnam ($45.2M), Italy ($40.1M), and Japan ($14.5M).

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Exporters of Raw silk (not thrown) (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$165M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)India$113M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Raw silk (not thrown) grew the fastest in China ($165M), Vietnam ($28.2M), North Korea ($6.17M), Slovenia ($4.97M), and Uzbekistan ($3M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Raw silk (not thrown) were India ($113M), Romania ($32.5M), Vietnam ($29.1M), Italy ($4.96M), and Bangladesh ($4.3M).

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Exporters of Raw silk (not thrown) (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Raw silk (not thrown) (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Raw silk (not thrown).

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 1.94. This means that most of the exports of Raw silk (not thrown) are explained by 3 countries.

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Value of Exports in Raw silk (not thrown)

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$266M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)India$220M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Raw silk (not thrown). Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Raw silk (not thrown) during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Raw silk (not thrown) were China ($266M), Vietnam ($53.5M), Uzbekistan ($20.2M), North Korea ($8.89M), and Brazil ($8.29M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Raw silk (not thrown) were India ($220M), Romania ($61.8M), Italy ($16.1M), Japan ($14.4M), and France ($6.81M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Raw silk (not thrown).
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Raw silk (not thrown) in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Raw silk (not thrown) by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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