Seidenproduktion nach Ländern 2026
China ranks first in silk production for 2023, producing 50,000 tonnes, while the world total reached 93,988 tonnes. India, Romania, and Uzbekistan follow as key producers. Silk is valued for its strength and sheen, making it essential for luxury textiles. These figures are based on FAOSTAT data, with 2023 as the latest available year as of 2026.
- Datenjahr
- 2023 (zuletzt verfügbar)
- Weltweite Seidenproduktion
- 93.988 t
- Größter Produzent
- China (53,2%)
- Produktionsländer
- 26
- Deutschland
- Keine Seidenproduktion
- Quelle
- FAOSTAT
Rangliste der Länder nach Seidenproduktion 2026
- China: 50,000 tonnes, leading with 53.2% of the world total.
- India: Second with 38,913 tonnes, holding 41.4% share.
- Romania: Produces 2,100 tonnes, ranking third.
- Uzbekistan: Fourth with a production of 2,037 tonnes.
- Vietnam: Fifth at 1,448 tonnes of production.
- FAOSTAT reports no significant silk production for Germany.
| Rang | Land | Produktion (Tonnen) | Anteil an der Weltproduktion (%) | Produktion pro Person (kg) | Jahr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China |
50.000 | 53,2 | 0 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Indien |
38.913 | 41,4 | 0 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Rumänien |
2.100 | 2,23 | 0,1 | 2017 |
| 4 |  Usbekistan |
2.037 | 2,17 | 0,1 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Vietnam |
1.448 | 1,54 | 0 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Nordkorea |
370 | 0,39 | 0 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Brasilien |
330 | 0,35 | 0 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Thailand |
291 | 0,31 | 0 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Iran |
276 | 0,29 | 0 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Tadschikistan |
172 | 0,18 | 0 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Afghanistan |
49 | 0,05 | 0 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Kirgisistan |
48 | 0,05 | 0 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Kambodscha |
25 | 0,03 | 0 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Spanien |
15 | 0,02 | 0 | 2013 |
| 15 |  Italien |
12 | 0,01 | 0 | 2017 |
| 16 |  Japan |
10 | 0,01 | 0 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Madagaskar |
8 | 0,01 | 0 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Libanon |
7 | 0,01 | 0 | 1990 |
| 19 |  Türkei |
5 | 0,01 | 0 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Bulgarien |
5 | 0,01 | 0 | 2017 |
| 21 |  Indonesien |
3 | 0 | 0 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Griechenland |
3 | 0 | 0 | 2017 |
| 23 |  Syrien |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2012 |
| 24 |  Ägypten |
1 | 0 | 0 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Südkorea |
1 | 0 | 0 | 2023 |
| 26 |  Philippinen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 2023 |
Länder mit der höchsten Seidenproduktion nach Anteil
- China alone contributes to more than half the world's silk production.
- India and China together make up over 94% of global production.
- Romania ranks high despite its modest share.
Karte der Länder nach Seidenproduktion
Weltweite Seidenproduktion (1961–2023)
In 2023, the world produced 93,988 tonnes of silk, a rise of 2.6% from the previous year. Since 1961, production has grown significantly, up by 189.2% from 32,503 tonnes. The peak year was 2015. With such growth trends, silk remains a critical component of global textile industry.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
- Which country produces the most silk?
- China is the largest silk producer with 50,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the total global production of silk?
- In 2023, the global production of silk was 93,988 tonnes.
- Does Germany produce any silk?
- FAOSTAT reports no significant silk production for Germany.
- Which country produces the most silk per person?
- Romania had the highest production per person among the top 20 in 2017, at 0.1 kg.
