
Italy - Woven Fabrics Of Silk Or Of Silk Waste - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingItaly Sees 6% Increase in Silk Fabric Exports, Reaching $213 Million in 2023
Italy Silk Fabric Exports
After two years of growth, shipments abroad of woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste decreased by -8.9% to 8.9M square meters in 2023. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at 26M square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, silk fabric exports expanded sharply to $213M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $333M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Silk Fabric in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
France | 58.8 | 57.7 | 53.8 | 49.6 | 47.3 | 54.9 | 57.1 | 43.0 | 54.7 | 69.1 | 75.4 |
Tunisia | 18.0 | 15.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 16.7 | 13.3 | 9.3 | 12.2 | 17.6 | 23.7 |
United Arab Emirates | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 9.2 |
Romania | 13.4 | 13.0 | 9.9 | 14.2 | 10.7 | 11.7 | 14.5 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 9.1 |
Germany | 30.4 | 28.7 | 20.5 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 16.1 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 9.1 |
Spain | 12.9 | 12.6 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 8.9 |
United States | 24.8 | 23.0 | 20.0 | 17.3 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 12.2 | 4.6 | 6.2 | 10.2 | 8.8 |
United Kingdom | 13.4 | 14.3 | 12.6 | 11.4 | 12.0 | 13.6 | 14.3 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
Portugal | 18.2 | 16.8 | 12.9 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 6.7 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
Others | 139 | 123 | 97.3 | 80.9 | 73.5 | 80.8 | 79.9 | 48.5 | 56.8 | 63.0 | 57.8 |
Total | 333 | 308 | 252 | 231 | 214 | 228 | 223 | 143 | 164 | 201 | 213 |
Exports by Country
France (2.2M square meters) was the main destination for silk fabric exports from Italy, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, silk fabric exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tunisia (1.1M square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (518K square meters), with a 5.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+1.1% per year) and Romania (-8.2% per year).
In value terms, France ($75M) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste exports from Italy, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($24M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+2.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+8.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the silk fabric price stood at $24 per square meter (FOB, Italy), jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, silk fabric export price increased by +96.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($35 per square meter), while the average price for exports to China ($9.5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silk fabric market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13201100 - Woven fabrics of silk or silk waste
Country coverage:
- Italy
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024