EU: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2024

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in the EU

The EU silk-worm cocoons market reduced sharply to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in the EU

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of silk-worm cocoons production was Romania (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), ninefold.

In Romania, silk-worm cocoons production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. France (X kg) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X kg). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Latvia (X kg) and Italy (X kg) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, France (X%), Latvia (X%) and Portugal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), Latvia (X p.p.) and Portugal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest silk-worm cocoons supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, silk-worm cocoons exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, purchases abroad of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Germany (X kg) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%). Slovakia (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in France stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform