EU: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU flax fiber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in the EU

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was France (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in France stood at X%.

In 2022, the average flax fiber yield in the European Union totaled X tons per ha, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 the European Union reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flax fiber harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of flax fiber increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest flax fiber supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of flax fiber, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fiber in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

In Belgium, flax fiber imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lithuania (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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