In 2023, Romania remains the largest importer of raw silk in Europe, representing a substantial share of the market. However, its year-on-year decrease of 2.23% suggests a slight decline. Italy follows, with a stable increase of 1.61%, indicating steady demand. Notably, France and Germany saw a decrease and increase by 12.76% and 2.64% respectively, while Bulgaria experienced a significant rise of 9.38%. Poland continues its upward trend with a 13.65% increase, and Slovenia shows the highest growth at 21.15%. Greece posted a remarkable increase of 53.43%, indicating heightened import activity.
Future trends suggest further diversification of silk import sources, driven by demand from emerging economies like Slovenia, Poland, and the Netherlands. The focus on sustainable and eco-friendly production in the textile industry might see adjustments in import volumes and market shares across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Raw Silk Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 55.96 | 2023 | +1.31% | -2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 29.1 | 2023 | -0.2% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4.85 | 2023 | -5.7% | -12.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.13 | 2023 | -6.97% | +2.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2.98 | 2023 | +5.01% | +9.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1.97 | 2023 | +5.59% | +13.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1.25 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.75 | 2023 | +6.11% | +21.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 0.49 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.39 | 2023 | +7.18% | +1.02% | View data |
