Europe Silk Market

Europe Silk Market Size

The Europe silk market size was valued at USD 3.43 billion in 2024, and the market size is expected to reach USD 6.02 billion by 2033 from USD 3.65 billion in 2025. The market is growing at a CAGR of 6.45%.

MARKER OVERVIEW

Improvement in the quality of silk has been one of the major driving forces in the silk industry. The textile market is growing fast in the European region. This is also supported by the growing fashion industry in the abovementioned region. A lot of investments have been made, and silk is considered one of the finest fibers available. Healthcare and cosmetic sectors are also using silk as a raw material for their products, which has also led to the promotion of sales in the silk industry. Silk has been extensively used in the production of T-shirts, robes, formal dresses, etc., and this has imposed significant growth in the European industry. One of the major reasons why the growth of the industry comes to a halt is because the availability of the material is not stable. This leads to volatility in prices and thus slows down the overall market development.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Europe Silk Market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the following categories.

By Type

• Mulberry silk
• Tussar Silk
• Eri silk

By Application

• Textile
• Cosmetics
• Medical

The textile segment is the fastest-growing segment in the Europe silk market. This is because of the extensive usage of silk in the industry. Many clothing brands have opted for silk as their main fiber for their products. This helps them to improve their product portfolio.   
Cosmetics is also a promising sector that is leading to further expansion of the silk industry. With the advancement in technology and with different fashion preferences, the silk industry is projected to grow at a high rate in the European region. Silk fibroin - a natural protein is used as a raw material for various cosmetic products. Silk is increasingly adopted in cosmetic creams, lotions, cleansing foam, shampoo, liquid soap, conditioners, and nail enamel.

By Country

• UK
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Switzerland
• Netherlands

Italy has traditionally been the largest importer of silk in Europe. Most of these imports are from China which is the global leader in silk production. However, these imports have gone down in the past few years. France is another country that has a significantly big global silk processing industry. For domestic consumption, Lyon has been producing the highest quality silk fabrics. The majority of the imports in France are from the United States.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

The major key players in the Europe Silk Market are Bolt Threads Inc., P AMSilk GmbH, First Textile Co., Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., RADICAL CHIC (OPEN FABRICS COMPANY, LLC)., and others.