In 2023, Romania was the leading European importer of raw silk with a volume of 1.3749 million kilograms, although it saw a decline of 2.23% compared to previous years. Italy followed with significant imports, increasing by 1.61% year-on-year. France experienced a notable decrease of 12.76%, while Germany saw a slight increase at 2.64%. Bulgaria and Poland showed remarkable growth in imports, at 9.38% and 13.65%, respectively. Import levels in smaller markets like Greece surged by over 53%, while other countries like Ireland and Denmark saw declines.
Future trends to watch include Italy and Bulgaria's continued growth in imports, potentially driven by industrial demand shifts or trade policies. Additionally, the volatility in France’s market may stabilize or continue to decline based on economic factors and silk demand. Monitoring future trade agreements and shifts in global silk production could impact these import patterns in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Raw Silk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 1,374,900 | 2023 | +1.31% | -2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 715,120 | 2023 | -0.2% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 119,100 | 2023 | -5.7% | -12.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 101,480 | 2023 | -6.97% | +2.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 73,290 | 2023 | +5.01% | +9.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 48,360 | 2023 | +5.59% | +13.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 30,830 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 18,530 | 2023 | +6.11% | +21.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 12,150 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 9,680 | 2023 | +7.18% | +1.02% | View data |
