Malaysia: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2025

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian silk-worm cocoons market declined markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -33.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a deep slump. Silk-worm cocoons consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in Malaysia

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.2%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level 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 Malaysia amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, 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 total area harvested in terms of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) production in Malaysia totaled less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) exported from Malaysia surged to X tons, increasing by 47% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,223%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 519% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X kg) were the main destinations of silk-worm cocoons exports from Malaysia, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +60.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) exports from Malaysia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia amounted to +74.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Indonesia (+8.8%).

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into Malaysia

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) increased by 4.3% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 177%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 191%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X kg) and the UK (X kg) were the main suppliers of silk-worm cocoons imports to Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +15.7%).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest silk-worm cocoons suppliers to Malaysia.

Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +7.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 39%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (-6.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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