World - Flax Fiber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Global Flax Fiber Market Overview 2019

Flax Fiber Market Size

The global flax fiber market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Flax Fiber Production

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2017 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global flax fiber production peaked at $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was France (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total production. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second-largest producer, Belarus (X tonnes), more than tenfold. Russia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in France totaled +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Russia (-X% per year).

Global average flax fiber yield totaled X tonne per ha in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average flax fiber yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of the average flax fiber yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of flax fiber were harvested worldwide; reducing by -X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The global flax fiber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production By Country

France (X tonnes) remains the largest flax fiber producing country worldwide, accounting for X% of total production. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second-largest producer, Belgium (X tonnes), eightfold. Belarus (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in France stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+X% per year) and Belarus (-X% per year).

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports 2007-2018

Global exports stood at X tonnes in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global flax fiber exports attained their maximum in 2017 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, global flax fiber exports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of global flax fiber exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France was the major exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which accounted for X% of total exports. Belgium (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Belarus (X tonnes). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of global exports.

France recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last four years, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the flax fiber export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for flax fiber attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2017, the growth in terms of the average export prices for flax fiber failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Belarus ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of flax fiber were imported worldwide; going up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global flax fiber imports attained their peak figure in 2017 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, global flax fiber imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of global flax fiber imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

China represented the key importer of flax fiber in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Lithuania (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2017. At the same time, India (+X%), France (+X%) and Lithuania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2013-2017. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the flax fiber import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for flax fiber reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2017, the growth in terms of the average import prices for flax fiber remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform