CIS: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in CIS

After two years of decline, the CIS flax fiber market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in CIS

In value terms, flax fiber production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%).

The average flax fiber yield was estimated at X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the 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 harvested area of flax fiber in the CIS was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, shipments abroad of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Belarus increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belarus (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest flax fiber supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belarus amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, purchases abroad of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax fiber imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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