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Asia - Silk-Worm Cocoons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 3, 2020

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market in Asia - Key Insights

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'Asia - Silk-Worm Cocoons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The revenue of the silk-worm cocoons market in Asia amounted to $8.3B in 2018, jumping by 5.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

Consumption By Country in Asia

China (403K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of silk-worm cocoons consumption, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (161K tons), threefold. Uzbekistan (18K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.9% share.

In China, silk-worm cocoons consumption increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013-2018. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+1.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest silk-worm cocoons markets in Asia were China ($4.5B), India ($3.4B) and Iran ($155M), with a combined 98% share of the total market.

The countries with the highest levels of silk-worm cocoons per capita consumption in 2018 were Uzbekistan (548 kg per 1000 persons), China (278 kg per 1000 persons) and Iran (161 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of silk-worm cocoons per capita consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Iran, while silk-worm cocoons per capita consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Market Forecast to 2030

Driven by increasing demand for silk-worm cocoons in Asia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2018 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 668K tons by the end of 2030.

Production in Asia

In 2018, the silk-worm cocoons production in Asia amounted to 604K tons, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, silk-worm cocoons production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when production volume increased by 2.6% y-o-y. The volume of silk-worm cocoons production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production By Country in Asia

The country with the largest volume of silk-worm cocoons production was China (403K tons), comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (161K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Uzbekistan (18K tons), with a 3% share.

In China, silk-worm cocoons production increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+1.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (-7.5% per year).

Exports in Asia

In 2018, the silk-worm cocoons exports in Asia stood at 278 tons, coming down by -43.9% against the previous year.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports amounted to $1.2M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Over the period under review, silk-worm cocoons exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The level of exports peaked at $2.8M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates silk-worm cocoons exports structure, recording 180 tons, which was near 65% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (22 tons) and Iran (21 tons), together creating a 15% share of total exports. Tajikistan (12 tons), Myanmar (10 tons), Kyrgyzstan (7.2 tons) and Turkey (6.1 tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Uzbekistan decreased at an average annual rate of -4.2% from 2013 to 2018. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+23.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2013-2018. By contrast, Iran (-4.3%), China (-19.6%), Tajikistan (-20.9%), Turkey (-27.5%) and Myanmar (-84.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Myanmar (+3.6 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran, Turkey, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and China saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -8.8%, -9.7%, -15.4% and -15.6% from 2013 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, the largest silk-worm cocoons supplying countries in Asia were Uzbekistan ($309K), China ($249K) and Kyrgyzstan ($145K), together comprising 60% of total exports. These countries were followed by Myanmar, Tajikistan, Turkey and Iran, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Myanmar experienced the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the silk-worm cocoons export price in Asia amounted to $4,215 per ton, falling by -18.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the silk-worm cocoons export price continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) reached their peak figure at $6,720 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($20,181 per ton), while Iran ($930 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+305.2% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silk-worm cocoons market in Asia. 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:

  • FCL 1185 - Cocoons, reelable

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Asia, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Asia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. 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 EXPORT

  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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. 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)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: 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) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

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

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Afghanistan
    • Armenia
    • Azerbaijan
    • Bahrain
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • Brunei Darussalam
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • Hong Kong SAR
    • Macao SAR
    • Cyprus
    • Georgia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Iran
    • Iraq
    • Israel
    • Japan
    • Jordan
    • Kazakhstan
    • Kuwait
    • Kyrgyzstan
    • Lebanon
    • Malaysia
    • Maldives
    • Mongolia
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Oman
    • Pakistan
    • Palestine
    • Philippines
    • Qatar
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Sri Lanka
    • Syrian Arab Republic
    • Taiwan (Chinese)
    • Tajikistan
    • Thailand
    • Timor-Leste
    • Turkey
    • Turkmenistan
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Uzbekistan
    • Vietnam
    • Yemen
    • Lao People's Democratic Republic
    • Democratic People's Republic of Korea

  12. 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, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. 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. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    8. Exports and Growth, by Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Yield and Growth
    12. Exports and Growth
    13. Export Prices and Growth
    14. Market Size and Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports and Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
    24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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