U.S.: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2025

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in the U.S.

After two years of growth, the U.S. silk-worm cocoons market decreased by -11.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. Silk-worm cocoons consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in the U.S.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in the United States totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. 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 silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in the United States stood at less than X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of silk-worm cocoons (reelable), when their volume increased by 299% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 353% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of silk-worm cocoons exports from the United States, together comprising 81% of total exports. Canada, India, China and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +44.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silk-worm cocoons (reelable) exports from the United States, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (0.0% per year) and Singapore (+14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 330% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Mexico (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of silk-worm cocoons (reelable), when their volume decreased by -98.7% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 800% against the previous year. 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 fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 642%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) was the main supplier of silk-worm cocoons to the United States, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) to the United States.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average silk-worm cocoons import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 347% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +30.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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