How much silk does Vietnam produce and export?
Vietnam is the 4th largest producer of silk: 15,884 tonnes in 2024, 3.4% of the world's 464,010 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $91.6 million in 2024, 25% of world exports of silk (HS 5002) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 95% of its silk exports by value.
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Vietnam's silk production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15,884 tonnes | 3.4% | +8.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
Vietnam's silk exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $91.6 million | 25% | 1,464 t | $62,522 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 5002 (Raw silk, not thrown).
Where Vietnam's silk goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Vietnam's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $87M | 95% |
| Thailand | $2M | 2.6% |
| France | $2M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $209,923 | 0.2% |
| China | $183,651 | 0.2% |
Vietnam as a buyer of silk
Vietnam imported $35.7 million of silk (HS 5002) in 2024, 9.7% of world imports, ranked #4. Largest sources: China (71%), Uzbekistan (19%), India (9.8%), Italy (<0.1%).
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Vietnam silk: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/VNM/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.