Silk Production per capitain Asia

Silk Production per capita — Silk Production per Capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average silk production attributed to each individual within a population during a specific year. It is used to analyse the intensity, scale, and trends of silk production across countries and regions. The data provides a historical time series of silk production per capita, helping assess changes in sericulture activities, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk production to rural and agricultural economies. Inclusions: The data includes annual silk production quantities obtained from sericulture activities, including silk produced through silkworm cultivation and related agricultural processes. It covers country-level and regional production estimates adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita values. The indicator includes historical trends from 2015 to 2023 and supports comparisons between different geographical regions. It reflects production changes resulting from variations in farming practices, technological improvements, availability of mulberry cultivation, rural agricultural activities, and developments in traditional silk-producing industries. Exclusions: The data excludes processed silk products such as silk fabrics, garments, textiles, and other manufactured silk goods. It does not include silk consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, or economic contributions from the textile and fashion industries. The indicator does not measure productivity efficiency, quality of silk produced, environmental impacts, or income generated from silk-related activities. It only represents average production per person and may not capture differences in production methods, reporting accuracy, population estimates, or variations in data availability between countries and regions.

Silk production decreased from 121,764.80 milligrams per person in 2015 to 35,147.29 milligrams per person in 2023, reflecting major structural changes within the regional silk industry.

The decline in Asia’s silk production per capita was mainly influenced by changes in production patterns among major silk-producing countries. Production decreased consistently from 2015 to 2021, reaching 32,738.91 milligrams per capita before showing a slight recovery in 2022 and 2023. Despite this reduction, Asia continues to remain the global centre of silk production due to the presence of major producers such as China, India, Vietnam, and Thailand. These countries contribute significantly through large-scale sericulture activities, extensive mulberry cultivation, and established silk processing industries.

China remains one of the leading silk-producing countries in the region, supported by advanced production systems, large farming areas, and strong domestic and international demand. India and Vietnam also play important roles, with expanding silk production supported by rural employment opportunities and traditional textile industries. Other countries, including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Cambodia, contribute through specialised and heritage-based silk production activities.

However, the Asian silk industry faces challenges such as rising production costs, changing agricultural priorities, labour shortages, climate-related risks, and competition from synthetic fibres. These factors have influenced production trends and the overall structure of the sector.

The 2015–2023 silk production per capita data provides valuable insights into Asia’s agricultural diversity, regional production patterns, and the continued importance sericulture. Analysing these trends helps understand the evolution of silk industry, rural economic contributions, and Asia’s ongoing role in the global silk supply chain.