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South Africa - Woven Fabrics Of Flax - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Flax Fabric Price in South Africa - 2023

Flax Fabric Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average flax fabric import price stood at $17,147 per ton in 2022, waning by -22.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $22,239 per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($47,389 per ton), while the price for China ($12,693 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Flax Fabric Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $4,917 per ton, which is down by -96.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 133% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $132,761 per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($47,068 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($819 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (-4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fabric Imports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of woven fabrics of flax imported into South Africa skyrocketed to 174 tons, surging by 35% compared with 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fabric imports expanded modestly to $3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 43%.

Import of Flax Fabric in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2020-2022
China	931	1,231	1,485	26.3%
Turkey	215	307	347	27.0%
United Kingdom	288	358	276	-2.1%
India	47.9	103	204	106.4%
Italy	77.1	135	185	54.9%
Spain	103	117	177	31.1%
Belgium	99.0	140	124	11.9%
Belarus	125	205	61.8	-29.7%
Others	127	279	133	2.3%
Total	2,013	2,876	2,991	21.9%

Top Suppliers of Flax Fabric to South Africa in 2022:

China (117.0 tons)
Turkey (14.1 tons)
India (10.0 tons)
Spain (9.9 tons)
United Kingdom (5.8 tons)
Belgium (5.6 tons)
Italy (5.4 tons)
Belarus (2.7 tons)

Flax Fabric Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of woven fabrics of flax exported from South Africa surged to 19 tons, increasing by 2,048% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fabric exports shrank dramatically to $93K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 34%.

Export of Flax Fabric in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2020-2022
Tanzania	4.8	4.1	21.2	110.2%
Lesotho	3.5	21.1	17.9	126.1%
Namibia	5.5	16.6	11.4	44.0%
Zimbabwe	8.9	14.6	5.5	-21.4%
Swaziland	9.8	18.7	4.7	-30.7%
Malawi	1.7	N/A	4.5	62.7%
United States	17.4	5.0	4.1	-51.5%
Mauritius	11.6	5.6	2.8	-50.9%
Mozambique	N/A	2.1	2.5	19.0%
Zambia	0.3	5.5	1.9	151.7%
Botswana	11.5	9.3	0.9	-72.0%
Others	11.6	13.9	15.4	15.2%
Total	86.7	117	92.7	3.4%

Top Export Markets for Flax Fabric from South Africa in 2022:

Malawi (5.5 tons)
Lesotho (5.3 tons)
Swaziland (2.0 tons)
Namibia (1.8 tons)
Zambia (1.5 tons)
Zimbabwe (0.8 tons)
Mozambique (0.6 tons)
Tanzania (0.5 tons)
United States (0.5 tons)
Mauritius (0.1 tons)
Botswana (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fabric market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13201330 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing . .85 % by weight of flax
Prodcom 13201360 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing < .85 % by weight of flax

Country coverage:

South Africa

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023