Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Western Asia
Western Asia: Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity was 811.8 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Western Asia, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Asia recorded 811.8 t for raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 1,247.2% on the previous year and up 380.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Western Asia peaked at 811.8 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17.54 t, in 2018.
That places Western Asia 8th out of 27 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 383 t | — |
| 2011 | 204 t | -46.7% |
| 2012 | 71 t | -65.2% |
| 2013 | 169 t | +138.0% |
| 2014 | 228.34 t | +35.1% |
| 2015 | 222.55 t | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 184.66 t | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 113.95 t | -38.3% |
| 2018 | 17.54 t | -84.6% |
| 2019 | 129.17 t | +636.4% |
| 2020 | 119.77 t | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 106.9 t | -10.7% |
| 2022 | 60.26 t | -43.6% |
| 2023 | 811.8 t | +1247.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Raw silk (not thrown) — Import quantity in Western Asia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1247.2% | 60.26 t | 811.8 t |
| 2019 | +636.4% | 17.54 t | 129.17 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 172.32 t | 17.54 t | 383 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 274.68 t | 60.26 t | 811.8 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia
- 5 China 510.98 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
- 9 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.01 t compare
- 9 United Arab Emirates 222.4 t compare
- 9 Melanesia 0.01 t compare
- 10 Bangladesh 109.56 t compare
- 11 Republic of Korea 75.93 t compare
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- Potatoes — Yield, annual growth rate 0.2215 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Production, annual growth rate 5.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested, annual growth rate -0.6094 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Yield, annual growth rate -0.0198 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Production, annual growth rate -0.6295 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Area harvested, annual growth rate 9.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production, annual growth rate -9.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw hides and skins of goats or kids — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Raw hides and skins of cattle — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual -7.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — Yield, annual growth rate -4.94 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Western Asia?
- Raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity in Western Asia was 811.8 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 Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 811.8 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.54 t in 2018.
- How does Western Asia rank for raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity?
- Western Asia ranks 8th out of 27 groups with data for 2023.
- Is raw silk (not thrown) — import quantity rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 380.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Asia 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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