How much silk does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the nullth largest producer of silk: 1,581 tonnes in 2024, 0.3% of the world's 464,010 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $18.8 million in 2024, 5.1% of world exports of silk (HS 5002) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is France, which takes 67% of its silk exports by value.
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Brazil's silk production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,581 tonnes | 0.3% | -5.1% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Brazil's silk exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $18.8 million | 5.1% | 207 t | $90,839 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 5002 (Raw silk, not thrown).
Where Brazil's silk goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| France | $13M | 67% |
| Japan | $4M | 21% |
| India | $1M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $903,589 | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $35,865 | 0.2% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Brazil silk: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BRA/silk/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.