| Product Code: ETC305184 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India continues to heavily rely on imports for sericulture, with Italy, China, and Bangladesh being major contributors. Despite a slight growth rate in 2024, the industry`s overall CAGR has experienced a significant decline. The high concentration of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a consolidated market dominated by a few key players. As the sector navigates challenges and opportunities, understanding the dynamics of these import shipments is crucial for stakeholders to make informed decisions and drive future growth.

Sericulture, or the rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk, is an age-old practice in India and has been a major part of its economy. It is carried out mainly in rural areas and small towns across India due to high labor intensity involved. Sericulture plays an important role in supplementing income for farmers and rural laborers as it provides employment opportunities throughout the year. Moreover, sericulture helps conserve local biodiversity by using land which would otherwise have remained uncultivated or fallow.
The India sericulture market has witnessed significant growth owing to increasing demand from various industries like textile manufacturers, pharmaceuticals etc., technological advancements & government initiatives such as providing subsidies on fertilizers & pesticides used in sericulture production process among others. Furthermore, booming fashion industry worldwide coupled with rising disposable incomes have also contributed towards driving growth in this sector over the past couple of years. Additionally, introduction of innovative sustainable techniques such as artificial rearing and development of Bt varieties will further drive market growth during forecast period (2025-2031).
On the flip side however low productivity caused due to multiple factors like lack of skilled manpower; inadequate infrastructure; frequent pest infestations; poor quality inputs are some primary factors hindering progress within this sector thus restraining overall market revenues thereby limiting potential opportunities available for stakeholders operating within this sector across India currently.
The COVID 19 pandemic has had a considerable negative impact on global markets including that on India sericulture market due to disruption caused along supply chain networks abandoning most orders placed mid way leading to shortage/unavailability when demand increased significantly post lock down periods being lifted around different parts globally leading furthermore towards heavy losses suffered by many players operating therein forcing them into difficultly trying situations wherein survival was at stake even after availing government sponsored funds meant for relief purposes specifically so designed exclusively targeting MSME?S struggling during current times globally.
Some key players operating within India Sericulture Market include Xinlang Silk Co Ltd., Kaveri Seed Company Pvt Ltd., Sri Ramachandra Silks Pvt Ltd., Green Field Agro Industries Pvt Ltd., Satyam Exports International among others accounting collectively for large portion share revenues generated annually from sales made thereof across domestic markets located throughout country itself.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Sericulture Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Sericulture Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Sericulture Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Segment, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Sericulture Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for silk products in the global market |
4.2.2 Increasing government support and initiatives to promote sericulture in India |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of sericulture in rural communities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices such as mulberry leaves and silkworms |
4.3.2 Competition from synthetic fabrics impacting the demand for silk |
4.3.3 Challenges in maintaining quality and consistency in silk production |
5 India Sericulture Market Trends |
6 India Sericulture Market, By Types |
6.1 India Sericulture Market, By Segment |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Segment, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Mulberry, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Vanya, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Sericulture Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Silk Yarns, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Fabrics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Made ups, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Readymade Garments, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Silk Carpets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Sericulture Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Sericulture Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Sericulture Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Sericulture Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Sericulture Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Mulberry plantations growth rate |
8.2 Silkworm cocoon yield per hectare |
8.3 Adoption rate of technology and best practices in sericulture industry |
9 India Sericulture Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Sericulture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Segment, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Sericulture Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Sericulture Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Sericulture Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Sericulture Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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