🇺🇸 United States imports of silk waste: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $5.7 million of silk waste in 2024 (150 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of silk waste by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $995K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $292K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $377K | 63 t |
| 2018 | $363K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $259K | 14 t |
Where the United States imports silk waste from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.8M | 85% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $487K | 8.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $271K | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $44K | 0.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $40K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $31K | 0.5% |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | $5K | 0.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1K | 0% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price of silk waste
The average declared value was about $37.90 per kg, 147% above the world average of $15.34. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5003: Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Silk waste trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of silk waste imported by the United States?
The United States imported silk waste worth $5.7 million in 2024 (150 tonnes).
Where does the United States import silk waste from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (84%), Thailand (9%), Brazil (5%).
What is the average import price of silk waste in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $37.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.34 per kg.
What is the HS code for silk waste?
Silk waste falls under HS heading 5003 (Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading silk waste with the United States?
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