How much silk does Uzbekistan produce and export?
Uzbekistan is the 3rd largest producer of silk: 30,066 tonnes in 2024, 6.5% of the world's 464,010 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $14.8 million in 2024, 4% of world exports of silk (HS 5002) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Vietnam, which takes 46% of its silk exports by value.
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Uzbekistan's silk production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30,066 tonnes | 6.5% | +1.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4% | 2.6% | 4.7% | 6.5% |
Uzbekistan's silk exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $14.8 million | 4% | 285 t | $52,025 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 5002 (Raw silk, not thrown).
Where Uzbekistan's silk goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Uzbekistan's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $7M | 46% |
| Iran | $5M | 37% |
| South Korea | $1M | 7.5% |
| China | $420,897 | 2.8% |
| India | $368,329 | 2.5% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Uzbekistan silk: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/UZB/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.