Key Takeaways
- In 2022, China produced 146,000 metric tons of raw silk, representing 79% of the global total raw silk production of 184,800 metric tons.
- India ranked second globally with 36,000 metric tons of raw silk production in 2022, constituting 19.5% of world output and primarily from mulberry silk varieties.
- Global raw silk production reached 184,800 metric tons in 2022, marking a 2.1% increase from 2021 due to improved sericulture practices in Asia.
- In 2022, the silk industry generated $15.2 billion in global revenue, with Asia contributing 92% of the total market value.
- China's silk industry contributed 0.15% to national GDP in 2022, equating to 180 billion yuan in economic output.
- India's sericulture sector valued at $2.5 billion in 2022, supporting rural economies through silk exports worth $500 million.
- World silk industry employed 8.5 million people directly in 2022, with rural women comprising 60% of workforce.
- India's sericulture provided full-time employment to 9.8 million people in 2022, mostly in rural areas.
- China had 1.2 million silkworm rearers in 2022, supported by cooperative models in Zhejiang province.
- In 2022, China exported 25,000 tons of raw silk worth $1.1 billion, 60% to India and Japan.
- India's silk exports totaled 7,500 tons in FY2022, valued at $392 million, mainly fabrics to USA.
- Global silk trade volume was 45,000 tons in 2022, with Asia-Pacific dominating 85% of flows.
- In 2022, silk industry water usage averaged 15,000 liters per kg of fabric, prompting 20% recycling adoption globally.
- China's silk farms reduced pesticide use by 40% in 2022 via IPM, saving 50,000 tons chemicals.
- Global silk production emitted 1.2 million tons CO2 equivalent in 2022, 0.3% of textile total.
In 2026, China remains the clear leader in the modern global silk industry, topping both worldwide production volumes and the value of silk exports.
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