Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in China, mainland

China, mainland: Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity was 502.98 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
502.98 t
Change on year
down 44.9%
World rank
6th
of 86 countries
All-time high
912.76 t
in 2022
All-time low
60.87 t
in 2017
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in China, mainland, 2010–2023

02004006008001.0k2010201620232010: 182 t2011: 69 t2012: 266 t2013: 170 t2014: 162.4 t2015: 107.3 t2016: 217.5 t2017: 60.9 t2018: 226.4 t2019: 291.1 t2020: 93.8 t2021: 541.8 t2022: 912.8 t2023: 503 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China, mainland stood at 502.98 t.

That represents a change of down 44.9% on the previous year and up 195.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China, mainland peaked at 912.76 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60.87 t, in 2017.

China, mainland ranks 6th of 86 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in China, mainland, year by year

Annual values for Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in China, mainland, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 182 t —
2011 69 t -62.1%
2012 266 t +285.5%
2013 170 t -36.1%
2014 162.4 t -4.5%
2015 107.35 t -33.9%
2016 217.49 t +102.6%
2017 60.87 t -72.0%
2018 226.39 t +271.9%
2019 291.07 t +28.6%
2020 93.83 t -67.8%
2021 541.75 t +477.4%
2022 912.76 t +68.5%
2023 502.98 t -44.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 175.26 t 60.87 t 291.07 t 10
2020s 512.83 t 93.83 t 912.76 t 4

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 3 Italy 588.94 t compare
  2. 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 115.65 t compare
  3. 4 Saudi Arabia 568.65 t compare
  4. 5 China 510.98 t compare
  5. 5 Türkiye 12 t compare
  6. 6 United Republic of Tanzania 0.71 t compare
  7. 7 France 253.75 t compare
  8. 8 Slovenia 248.01 t compare
  9. 9 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.01 t compare
  10. 9 United Arab Emirates 222.4 t compare
  11. 9 Melanesia 0.01 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China, mainland?
Raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China, mainland was 502.98 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 912.76 t in 2022.
What is the lowest raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 60.87 t in 2017.
How does China, mainland rank for raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity?
China, mainland ranks 6th out of 86 countries with data for 2023.
Is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 195.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
123 places, 1,340 data points, 2010–2023
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