Raw silk (not thrown) production in Iran
In 2023 Iran produced 276 t of raw silk (not thrown), the 8th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 124%. The record was 919 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 276 t
- World rank
- 8 of 19
- 10-year change
- +124%
- Record
- 919 t
- 2008
Raw silk (not thrown) in Iran, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Iran compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.29%
- 0.08% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +124%
- world −41%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brazil | 330 | 0.35% |
| 7 | Thailand | 291 | 0.31% |
| 8 | Iran | 276 | 0.29% |
| 9 | Tajikistan | 172 | 0.18% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 49 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of raw silk (not thrown)
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 276 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 275 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 272 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 270 | +19% |
| 2019 | 227 | +106% |
| 2018 | 110 | −8.3% |
| 2017 | 120 | −4.0% |
| 2016 | 125 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 120 | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 110 | −11% |
| 2013 | 123 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 123 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 120 | +60% |
| 2010 | 75 | −92% |
| 2009 | 919 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 919 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 917 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 904 | −0.1% |
| 2005 | 905 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 900 | +10% |
| 2000 | 816 | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 749 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 690 | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 629 | +10% |
| 1996 | 570 | +12% |
| 1995 | 510 | +14% |
| 1994 | 449 | +25% |
| 1993 | 360 | +33% |
| 1992 | 270 | +38% |
| 1991 | 195 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 180 | +80% |
| 1989 | 100 | −50% |
| 1988 | 200 | −33% |
| 1987 | 300 | −25% |
| 1986 | 400 | +11% |
| 1985 | 360 | −10.0% |
| 1984 | 400 | −4.8% |
| 1983 | 420 | −2.3% |
| 1982 | 430 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 430 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 430 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 430 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 430 | +30% |
| 1977 | 330 | +22% |
| 1976 | 270 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 260 | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 240 | +14% |
| 1973 | 210 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 210 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 210 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 210 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 210 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 210 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 210 | +45% |
| 1966 | 145 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 145 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 145 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 145 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 145 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 145 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 228 t USD 13.1 m
- Importer rank
- 8 of 37
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of raw silk (not thrown) in Iran?
Iran produced 276 t in 2023, 0.29% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iran rank in the world for production of raw silk (not thrown)?
Iran ranked 8th of 19 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 53.2% of the world total.
How has the production of raw silk (not thrown) in Iran changed?
It rose by 124% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −41% for the world. The record was 919 t in 2008.
Does Iran export or import raw silk (not thrown)?
In 2024 Iran reported no exports and imports of 228 t (USD 13.1 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Iran is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.