Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in China
China: Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity was 510.98 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in China, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2023, raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China stood at 510.98 t.
The figure is down 44.6% on the previous year and up 185.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China peaked at 921.64 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60.87 t, in 2017.
That places China 5th out of 86 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 227 t | — |
| 2011 | 101 t | -55.5% |
| 2012 | 277 t | +174.3% |
| 2013 | 179 t | -35.4% |
| 2014 | 181.65 t | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 113.65 t | -37.4% |
| 2016 | 225.05 t | +98.0% |
| 2017 | 60.87 t | -73.0% |
| 2018 | 228.89 t | +276.0% |
| 2019 | 291.54 t | +27.4% |
| 2020 | 95.11 t | -67.4% |
| 2021 | 546.76 t | +474.9% |
| 2022 | 921.64 t | +68.6% |
| 2023 | 510.98 t | -44.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 510.98 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.15 t, 3406.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- China's 510.98 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.53 t, 964.1× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 188.56 t | 60.87 t | 291.54 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 518.62 t | 95.11 t | 921.64 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 2 Romania 1,040 t compare
- 2 Viet Nam 992.74 t compare
- 3 Italy 588.94 t compare
- 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 115.65 t compare
- 4 Saudi Arabia 568.65 t compare
- 5 Türkiye 12 t compare
- 6 China, mainland 502.98 t compare
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 0.71 t compare
- 7 France 253.75 t compare
- 8 Slovenia 248.01 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0666 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 923.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3366 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China?
- Raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in China was 510.98 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?
- The highest recorded value was 921.64 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.87 t in 2017.
- How does China rank for raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity?
- China ranks 5th out of 86 countries with data for 2023.
- Is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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