Spain: Raw Silk Market 2025

Raw Silk Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish raw silk market increased by 8,746% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Raw Silk Production in Spain

In value terms, raw silk production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 3%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of raw silk in Spain totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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 harvested area of raw silk in Spain totaled less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Raw Silk Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, the amount of raw silk exported from Spain shrank to X kg, with a decrease of -6.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 13,368% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raw silk exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12,507% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X kg) was the main destination for raw silk exports from Spain, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Morocco was relatively modest.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raw silk exports from Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Morocco was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average raw silk export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +9.2% per year.

Raw Silk Imports

Imports into Spain

Raw silk imports into Spain soared to X tons in 2022, surging by 322,507% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raw silk to Spain, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, raw silk imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +106.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and the United States (-66.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest raw silk suppliers to Spain, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +54.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average raw silk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -90.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 193%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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