Chapter (2-digit)

50Silk

絹及び絹織物

HS code 50 is a Chapter (2-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as Silk. This code has 1 subcategories defined below it.

Latest trade statistics

In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 50 (Silk) totaled ¥921M (YoY -20.3%), with a volume of 189,131 SM at about ¥4,868/SM. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (57.4%), Viet Nam (28.4%), Brazil (6.3%). Exports totaled ¥312M (YoY -4.7%), with a volume of 209,495 SM at about ¥1,487/SM. The top export destinations are Viet Nam (61.1%), People's Republic of China (17.0%), Hong Kong (5.5%).

Export (May 2026)
¥312M
YoY: -4.7%
Qty: 209,495 SM
Unit price: ¥1,487/SM
Import (May 2026)
¥921M
YoY: -20.3%
Qty: 189,131 SM
Unit price: ¥4,868/SM

Top export destinations (2025)

#CountryValueShareQtyUnit price
1Viet Nam¥2B61.1%2,388,366¥1,016
2People's Republic of China¥673M17.0%211,922¥3,178
3Hong Kong¥217M5.5%52,349¥4,145
4United States of America¥176M4.4%58,635¥2,995
5Italy¥171M4.3%4,832¥35,456

Top import sources (2025)

#CountryValueShareQtyUnit price
1People's Republic of China¥6B57.4%1,013,713¥6,107
2Viet Nam¥3B28.4%917,322¥3,345
3Brazil¥684M6.3%52,284¥13,081
4Italy¥388M3.6%66,880¥5,798
5Thailand¥165M1.5%17,528¥9,391

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