France: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2024

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in France

The French silk-worm cocoons market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in France

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Silk-worm cocoons production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in France amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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, the silk-worm cocoons harvested area in France amounted to less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) from France shrank sharply to X kg, with a decrease of -90.1% on 2021. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 13,825%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 27,403% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Madagascar (X kg), South Korea (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of silk-worm cocoons exports from France, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Madagascar (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) exports from France, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (0.0% per year) and Germany (-11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 159% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 200%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+15.3%).

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) imported into France fell remarkably to X tons, declining by -64.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 525%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 314% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons to France, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X kg), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +65.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+23.5% per year) and Portugal (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest silk-worm cocoons suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +45.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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