Global Flax Fiber Market 2022

Flax Fiber Market Size

In 2021, the global flax fiber market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Flax Fiber Production

In value terms, flax fiber production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

France (X tons) remains the largest flax fiber producing country worldwide, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a X% share.

In France, flax fiber production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Belarus (-X% per year).

The global average flax fiber yield fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2020, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 2020, the growth of the average flax fiber 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 2020, the total area harvested in terms of flax fiber production worldwide expanded modestly to X ha, growing by X% against 2019. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 maximum in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports

In 2021, global flax fiber exports surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fiber exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined X% share of global exports. Lithuania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports

Global flax fiber imports totaled X tons in 2021, surging by X% on 2020. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fiber imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importer of flax fiber in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. India (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax fiber imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, France (+X%), India (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Russia (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Poland (+X%) and Lithuania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fiber worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, flax fiber imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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