Belarus: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Belarusian flax fiber market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Belarus

In value terms, flax fiber production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Flax fiber production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of flax fiber in Belarus shrank to X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average flax fiber yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of flax fiber production in Belarus totaled X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The flax fiber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Belarus

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from Belarus, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Vietnam, Latvia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Russia ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Belarus worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Vietnam, Latvia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Belarus

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Belarus, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, China, Egypt and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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