Silk Trading Countries

Unlike some other textiles, silk-wearing traditions and demand go back a long way. The discovery of the product silk from the silkworm species Bombyx mori occurred around 2700 BC in China. The unique properties and finish of the fiber has made it very popular in the world market since its discovery.

Because of the labor and cost involved in the cultivation and production if silk, it is a high-priced fiber since long. Silk is produced in various countries of the world and the actual trading value of silk and silk products is very impressive.

Silk is highly demanded in the world market, owing to its unique properties. Raw silk as well as the finished products are imported by various countries and silk trade follows a consistent trend all across the globe.

Some of the major silk trading countries include:

• Japan
• China
• India
• Thailand
• United States
• Germany
• Italy
• France