Spain: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2025

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in Spain

The Spanish silk-worm cocoons market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in Spain

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 339% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Spain was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, 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 total area harvested in terms of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) production in Spain stood at less than X ha, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from Spain

Silk-worm cocoons exports from Spain soared to X kg in 2022, rising by 300% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,464% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 872% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for silk-worm cocoons exports from Spain, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Switzerland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for silk-worm cocoons exported from Spain were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Switzerland ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +86.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 3,203%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the UK (+86.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into Spain

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) decreased by -94.9% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 57,400%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24,755%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X kg), France (X kg) and India (X kg) were the main suppliers of silk-worm cocoons imports to Spain. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons imports in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest silk-worm cocoons suppliers to Spain.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 352% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+172.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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