500400Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale
絹糸（絹紡糸、絹紡紬糸及び小売用にしたものを除く。）
HS code 500400 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 500400 (Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale) totaled ¥307M (YoY -29.4%), with a volume of 26,920 KG at about ¥11,396/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (52.7%), Viet Nam (37.2%), Brazil (9.7%). Exports totaled ¥23M (YoY +437.9%), with a volume of 917 KG at about ¥24,771/KG. The top export destinations are Hong Kong (35.2%), People's Republic of China (23.3%), Italy (23.2%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | ¥96M | 35.2% | 3,221 KG | ¥29,679/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥63M | 23.3% | 3,887 KG | ¥16,277/KG |
| 3 | Italy | ¥63M | 23.2% | 1,621 KG | ¥38,878/KG |
| 4 | Lithuania | ¥22M | 8.0% | 597 KG | ¥36,528/KG |
| 5 | United States of America | ¥10M | 3.8% | 461 KG | ¥22,382/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥2B | 52.7% | 181,360 KG | ¥11,126/KG |
| 2 | Viet Nam | ¥1B | 37.2% | 128,910 KG | ¥11,055/KG |
| 3 | Brazil | ¥371M | 9.7% | 26,586 KG | ¥13,963/KG |
| 4 | Italy | ¥13M | 0.3% | 506 KG | ¥25,277/KG |
| 5 | United States of America | ¥1M | 0.0% | 4 KG | ¥346,250/KG |
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