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Silk Yarn Prices in the United States

U.S. Silk Yarn Import Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the silk yarn price per ton amounted to $45.1K (CIF, US), growing by 9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 33% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $92.6K per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($84.1K per ton), while the price for China ($33.1K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Silk Yarn Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale ($76.5K per ton), while the price for silk yarn ($38.3K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by spun yarn (+2.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

U.S. Silk Yarn Imports

In August 2022, imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste into the United States soared to 32 tons, growing by 19% on the previous month. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 171% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in August 2022.

In value terms, silk yarn imports soared to $1.4M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 133% against the previous month. Imports peaked in August 2022.

U.S. Silk Yarn Imports by Type

In August 2022, silk yarn (25 tons) constituted the largest type of silk yarn supplied to the United States, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, silk yarn exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, yarn spun from silk waste (3.6 tons), sevenfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of silk yarn totaled +21.7%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: yarn spun from silk waste (+31.5% per month) and silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (+8.7% per month).

In value terms, silk yarn ($940K) constituted the largest type of silk yarn supplied to the United States, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale ($257K), with an 18% share of total imports.

U.S. Silk Yarn Imports by Country

In August 2022, China (24 tons) constituted the largest silk yarn supplier to the United States, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, silk yarn imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (3.4 tons), sevenfold. Japan (2.2 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+7.3% per month) and Japan (+8.7% per month).

In value terms, China ($779K) constituted the largest supplier of silk yarn to the United States, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($282K), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from China totaled +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+11.9% per month) and Japan (+11.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silk yarn market in the U.S.. 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

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United States

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Per Capita consumption
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Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024