World - Flax Fiber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Global Flax Fiber Market Overview 2020

Flax Fiber Market Size

The global flax fiber market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global flax fiber market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Flax Fiber Production

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The global flax fiber production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belarus (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In France, flax fiber production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+X% per year) and Belarus (-X% per year).

Global average flax fiber yield amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average flax fiber yield reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Global flax fiber harvested area stood at X ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the flax fiber harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global flax fiber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was France (X tonnes), 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belarus (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume in France stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Belarus (-X% per year).

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports 2007-2018

Global exports totaled X tonnes in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global flax fiber exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fiber exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global flax fiber exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France represented the largest exporter of flax fiber exported in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Lithuania (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Egypt, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flax fiber supplying countries worldwide were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Egypt, Lithuania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Egypt recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for flax fiber reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, 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 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of flax fiber imported worldwide totaled X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global flax fiber imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fiber imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global flax fiber imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the main importer of flax fiber imported in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes), committing a X% share of total imports. India (X tonnes), Lithuania (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) and Tunisia (X tonnes) held a little share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax fiber imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Tunisia (+X%), India (+X%), China, Hong Kong SAR (+X%), Poland (+X%), Belgium (+X%) and Lithuania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2013-2018. By contrast, the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.) and Belgium (+X p.p.) increased significantly, 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 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +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

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the flax fiber import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for flax fiber reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for flax fiber failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform