Global Flax Fiber Market Overview 2021

Flax Fiber Market Size

The global flax fiber market stood at $X in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Flax Fiber Production

In value terms, flax fiber production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. in general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was France (X tonnes), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tonnes), sevenfold. Belarus (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in France amounted to +X%. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+X% per year) and Belarus (+X% per year).

In 2020, the global average yield of flax fiber contracted slightly to X tonnes per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average flax fiber yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the 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 2020, the global flax fiber harvested area reached X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2019 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production by Country

France (X tonnes) 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 tonnes), sevenfold. Belarus (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in France totaled +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

For the fourth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of flax fiber, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. in general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber exports expanded modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France represented the largest exporter of flax fiber in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Egypt (X tonnes), Belarus (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of global exports. Egypt and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Netherlands recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2020, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. in general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, flax fiber export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2019, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports

For the fourth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas purchases of flax fiber, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. in general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fiber imports expanded to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importer of flax fiber in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. Belgium (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by India (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Lithuania (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax fiber imports into China stood at +X%. at the same time, India (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%) and Lithuania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. by contrast, Poland (-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 Belgium and Poland saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. 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 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +X%. 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 2020, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, flax fiber import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Global import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform