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Italy - Silk Yarn And Yarn Spun From Silk Waste - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Italy - Silk Yarn And Yarn Spun From Silk Waste - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jul 25, 2023

Price of Italian Silk Yarn Rises by 2% to $80.8 per kg Following Four Consecutive Months of Growth

Italy Silk Yarn Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the silk yarn price stood at $80,793 per ton (CIF, Italy), picking up by 2.2% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in April 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Tunisia ($93,382 per ton) and Vietnam ($88,447 per ton), while the price for China ($67,603 per ton) and Germany ($79,801 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Silk Yarn in Italy (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Tunisia92,17856,88152,45163,85478,07476,14176,30188,93371,54193,82963,53593,37393,382
Vietnam75,13370,56775,29184,54782,85585,62797,97784,59993,14183,80776,61081,35488,447
Romania78,40277,07277,76176,24178,08553,71269,43475,87378,85281,18481,15980,22486,505
Germany52,51778,52943,40469,39835,04460,68766,523108,01659,571121,044113,23796,42579,801
China58,90559,73263,70457,45966,43461,29451,20755,91959,45564,62369,22566,02167,603
Average69,13870,60670,89867,98273,75258,11664,70471,25271,24875,98178,10179,04780,793

Italy Silk Yarn Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In April 2023, the product with the highest price was silk yarn ($86,412 per ton), while the price for yarn spun from silk waste ($63,656 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by spun yarn (+1.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Italy Silk Yarn Imports

In April 2023, approximately 148 tons of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste were imported into Italy; with a decrease of -8.1% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 167% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 226 tons. From October 2022 to April 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk yarn imports shrank to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from April 2022 to April 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports decreased by -17.6% against January 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 111% m-o-m.

Italy Silk Yarn Imports by Type

In April 2023, silk yarn (111 tons) constituted the largest type of silk yarn supplied to Italy, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, silk yarn exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, yarn spun from silk waste (37 tons), threefold.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of silk yarn amounted to +2.0%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: yarn spun from silk waste (-3.9% per month) and silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (+18.1% per month).

In value terms, silk yarn ($9.6M) constituted the largest type of silk yarn supplied to Italy, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by yarn spun from silk waste ($2.3M), with a 19% share of total imports.

Italy Silk Yarn Imports by Country

Romania (90 tons), China (45 tons) and Tunisia (4.1 tons) were the main suppliers of silk yarn imports to Italy, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($7.8M) constituted the largest supplier of silk yarn to Italy, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($3.1M), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 3.2% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Romania stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-2.1% per month) and Tunisia (+11.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silk yarn 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 13104010 - Silk yarn, n.p.r.s. (excluding spun from silk waste)
  • Prodcom 13104030 - Yarn spun from silk waste, n.p.r.s.
  • Prodcom 13104050 - Silk yarn and silk waste yarn, p.r.s., silk-worm gut

Country coverage:

  • Italy

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • 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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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