Greece: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2025

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in Greece

The Greek silk-worm cocoons market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 58% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in Greece

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Silk-worm cocoons production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Greece totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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 total area harvested in terms of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) production in Greece stood at less than X ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, silk-worm cocoons exports from Greece shrank dramatically to X kg, waning by -50.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X kg) was the main destination for silk-worm cocoons exports from Greece, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland was relatively modest.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) exports from Greece.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) imported into Greece surged to X tons, rising by 2,961% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Estonia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons to Greece, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons imports from Estonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Estonia totaled +187.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+17.8% per year) and Poland (-22.5% per year).

In value terms, Estonia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) to Greece, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Estonia totaled +345.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+67.6% per year) and Poland (-29.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 775% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+55.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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