Italy: Silk-Worm Cocoons Market 2024

Silk-Worm Cocoons Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian silk-worm cocoons market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Production in Italy

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Silk-worm cocoons production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) in Italy was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) were harvested in Italy; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Silk-Worm Cocoons Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X kg) was the main destination for silk-worm cocoons exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silk-Worm Cocoons Imports

Imports into Italy

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) decreased by X% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, silk-worm cocoons imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest silk-worm cocoons supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, silk-worm cocoons imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silk-worm cocoons (reelable) to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk-worm cocoons import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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