50040090 - Silk yarn (other than yarn - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 46.4% of imports (€3.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (22.6%). With an HHI of 2863, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 45.6% (€8.2M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (18.3%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, 🇪🇸 Spain concentrates 46.3% of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (30.0%). The top importing member states are 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.5%) while exports were rising (10.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Who is the main supplier of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other (NC8 50040090) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 46.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other (NC8 50040090) is €10.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €7.6M, exports: €18.0M).

How much does the EU import of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other?

The EU imported €7.6M of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other (NC8 50040090) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 136K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other?

The weighted average import price of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other (NC8 50040090) is €55.33/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale, Other (NC8 50040090) is 🇪🇸 Spain, accounting for 46.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.5%) while exports were rising (10.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.2M	45.6%	81K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.3M	18.3%	18K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€1.9M	10.4%	32K kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.1M	6.2%	7K kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€768K	4.3%	5K kg
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€189K	1.1%	1K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	58Kt	€60.82/kg	50.2%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.7M	47Kt	€35.97/kg	24.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€864K	4Kt	€203.01/kg	12.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€484K	3Kt	€157.48/kg	6.9%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€419K	5Kt	€76.82/kg	6.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.2M	81Kt	€100.73/kg	53.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.3M	18Kt	€184.71/kg	21.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€1.9M	32Kt	€58.27/kg	12.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.1M	7Kt	€152.54/kg	7.2%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€768K	5Kt	€142.80/kg	5.0%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€189K	1Kt	€126.91/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	58Kt	€60.82/kg	50.2%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.7M	47Kt	€35.97/kg	24.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€864K	4Kt	€203.01/kg	12.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€484K	3Kt	€157.48/kg	6.9%
5	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€419K	5Kt	€76.82/kg	6.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.2M	81Kt	€100.73/kg	53.1%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.3M	18Kt	€184.71/kg	21.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€1.9M	32Kt	€58.27/kg	12.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.1M	7Kt	€152.54/kg	7.2%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€768K	5Kt	€142.80/kg	5.0%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€189K	1Kt	€126.91/kg	1.2%

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