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Australia: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2025

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in Australia

The Australian silk-worm cocoons market declined markedly to $X in 2022, falling by -50% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Silk-worm cocoons consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in Australia

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with a decrease of 99.9%. Silk-worm cocoons production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons yield in Australia stood at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) were harvested in Australia; leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) imported into Australia amounted to X kg, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Imports peaked at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X kg), the UK (X kg) and Singapore (X kg) were the main suppliers of silk-worm cocoons imports to Australia.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) to Australia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+2.1% per year) and the UK (-35.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in the world?

China remains the largest silk-worm cocoons consuming country worldwide, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Uzbekistan, with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of silk-worm cocoons production in 2021 were China, India and Uzbekistan, with a combined 91% share of global production. These countries were followed by Romania, Vietnam and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 5.5%. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second-largest producer, India, twofold.

What are the leading suppliers of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) to Australia?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons to Australia.

What are the leading importers of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) from Australia?

In value terms, Indonesia remains the key foreign market for silk-worm cocoons exports from Australia, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK $576), with a 28% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Australia?

In 2021, the average silk-worm cocoons export price amounted to $11,204 per ton, shrinking by -10.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Australia?

In 2021, the average silk-worm cocoons import price amounted to $36,625 per ton, rising by 7.3% against the previous year.

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

Australia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. 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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024