> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/iran/

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# 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, 2023276 t
World rank8 of 19
10-year change+124%
Record919 t2008

## Raw silk (not thrown) in Iran, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Iran compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.29%0.08% in 2013
10-year change+124%world −41%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/brazil/) | 330 | 0.35% |
| 7 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/thailand/) | 291 | 0.31% |
| 8 | **Iran** | 276 | 0.29% |
| 9 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/tajikistan/) | 172 | 0.18% |
| 10 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/afghanistan/) | 49 | 0.05% |

[Full ranking of 19 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/)

### Map of world production of raw silk (not thrown)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Imports228 t USD 13.1 m
Importer rank8 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](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/india/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/uzbekistan/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/vietnam/)[North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/north-korea/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/brazil/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/thailand/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/tajikistan/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/afghanistan/)[Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/kyrgyzstan/)[Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/cambodia/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/japan/)
[All countries producing raw silk (not thrown)](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-silk-not-thrown/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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