Belarus: Market for Flax, Tow And Waste 2022

Market Size for Flax, Tow And Waste in Belarus

The Belarusian flax, tow and waste market contracted significantly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Flax, tow and waste consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flax, Tow And Waste in Belarus

In value terms, flax, tow and waste production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of flax, tow and waste in Belarus totaled less than X kg per ha in 2021, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of flax, tow and waste production in Belarus amounted to less than X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X tons of flax, tow and waste were exported from Belarus; picking up by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of flax, tow and waste exports from Belarus, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Latvia (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Lithuania ($X) were the largest markets for flax, tow and waste exported from Belarus worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia and Latvia, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, flax, tow and waste imports into Belarus soared to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) was the main flax, tow and waste supplier to Belarus, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X kg), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +X%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, tow and waste to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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