Raw silk (not thrown) — Other uses in South America

South America: Raw silk (not thrown) — Other uses was 384.58 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
384.58 t
Change on year
down 3.9%
Rank
12th
of 25 groups
All-time high
677.16 t
in 2010
All-time low
86.46 t
in 2015
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Raw silk (not thrown) — Other uses in South America, 2010–2023

02004006002010201620232010: 677.2 t2011: 634 t2012: 519 t2013: 563.4 t2014: 129.5 t2015: 86.5 t2016: 92.3 t2017: 91 t2018: 93.2 t2019: 549 t2020: 425.1 t2021: 441.7 t2022: 400.2 t2023: 384.6 t

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

Analysis

In 2023, raw silk (not thrown) — other uses in South America stood at 384.58 t.

The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, raw silk (not thrown) — other uses in South America peaked at 677.16 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 86.46 t, in 2015.

South America ranks 12th of 25 groups on this measure, 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) — Other uses in South America, year by year

Annual values for Raw silk (not thrown) — Other uses (non-food) in South America, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 677.16 t
2011 634.04 t -6.4%
2012 518.96 t -18.2%
2013 563.44 t +8.6%
2014 129.5 t -77.0%
2015 86.46 t -33.2%
2016 92.26 t +6.7%
2017 91.01 t -1.4%
2018 93.16 t +2.4%
2019 548.96 t +489.3%
2020 425.11 t -22.6%
2021 441.66 t +3.9%
2022 400.24 t -9.4%
2023 384.58 t -3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 343.5 t 86.46 t 677.16 t 10
2020s 412.9 t 384.58 t 441.66 t 4

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 9 France 253.66 t compare
  2. 10 United Arab Emirates 176.74 t compare
  3. 11 Italy 134.21 t compare
  4. 12 Bangladesh 109.56 t compare
  5. 13 Tajikistan 99.26 t compare
  6. 14 Republic of Korea 76.93 t compare
  7. 15 Pakistan 74.07 t compare

See the full ranking of 85 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is raw silk (not thrown) — other uses in South America?
Raw silk (not thrown) — other uses in South America was 384.58 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest raw silk (not thrown) — other uses recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 677.16 t in 2010.
What is the lowest raw silk (not thrown) — other uses recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 86.46 t in 2015.
How does South America rank for raw silk (not thrown) — other uses?
South America ranks 12th out of 25 groups with data for 2023.
Is raw silk (not thrown) — other uses rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw silk (not thrown) — Other uses (non-food). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Raw silk (not thrown) — Other uses (non-food)
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
85 places, 976 data points, 2010–2023
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