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India's Raw Silk Production Sees Steady Growth with 16.46% Boost in Exports in 2023-24.

National | Dated: 16 Apr 2025

According to recent data released by the Ministry of Textiles (MoT), India has shown a consistent rise in silk production and exports from 2017-18 to 2023-24, reflecting its strengthened capacity in sericulture and growing significance in the global silk market.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - India holds the position as the second-largest producer and consumer of silk in the world, with sericulture being deeply rooted in its historical, cultural, and economic fabric.
  • - Raw silk production in India has increased from 31,906 Million Tonnes (MT) in 2017-18 to 38,913 MT in 2023-24, indicating significant growth in domestic sericulture output.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Silk and silk goods exports rose from Rs.1,649.48 crores in 2017-18 to Rs.2,027.56 crores in 2023-24, showcasing a 16.46% export boost.
  • (ii) This growth is attributed to the expansion of mulberry plantations, which increased from 223,926 hectares (ha) in 2017-18 to 263,352 ha in 2023-24. Consequently, mulberry silk production also grew from 22,066 MT to 29,892 MT during the same period.
  • (iii) According to the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), India exported 3,348 MT of silk waste in the financial year 2023-24, further contributing to its global trade footprint in the silk sector.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, by what percentage did India's silk exports increase in the year 2023-24?

Correct Answer: 16.46%

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