Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” Import quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” Import quantity was 0.08 t in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.08 t
Change on year
down 90.0%
World rank
33rd
of 73 countries
All-time high
18.98 t
in 2015
All-time low
0.01 t
in 2020
Years of data
13
2010–2023

Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” Import quantity in South Africa, 2010–2023

051015202010201620232010: 1 t2011: 1 t2012: 1 t2013: 1 t2014: 0.29 t2015: 19 t2016: 0.05 t2017: 0.06 t2018: 0.27 t2019: 0.05 t2020: 0.01 t2022: 0.8 t2023: 0.08 t

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

Analysis

In 2023, silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity in South Africa stood at 0.08 t.

The figure is down 90.0% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity in South Africa peaked at 18.98 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.01 t, in 2020.

That places South Africa 33rd out of 73 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.37 t 0.05 t 18.98 t 10
2020s 0.2967 t 0.01 t 0.8 t 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 30 Slovak Republic 0.15 t compare
  2. 31 Sri Lanka 0.14 t compare
  3. 31 Switzerland 0.14 t compare
  4. 33 Ireland 0.08 t compare
  5. 35 Tunisia 0.07 t compare
  6. 36 Cameroon 0.06 t compare

See the full ranking of 111 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity in South Africa?
Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity in South Africa was 0.08 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 18.98 t in 2015.
What is the lowest silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.01 t in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity?
South Africa ranks 33rd out of 73 countries with data for 2023.
Is silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
111 places, 1,114 data points, 2010–2023
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