Europe: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in Europe

The Europe flax fiber market stood at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in Europe

In value terms, flax fiber production stood at $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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in France amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

In 2022, the average flax fiber yield in Europe was estimated at X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the flax fiber yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of flax fiber were harvested in Europe; remaining constant against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of flax fiber in Europe expanded to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a strong expansion 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase 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 attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 Europe

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the major importers of flax fiber in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Lithuania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Russia (X%) and France (X%). Poland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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