Benelux: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux flax fiber market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Benelux

In value terms, flax fiber production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent 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 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was Belgium (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Belgium, flax fiber production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average flax fiber yield soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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, the harvested area of flax fiber in Benelux reached X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the sixth year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of flax fiber, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fiber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax fiber exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest flax fiber supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, flax fiber exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of flax fiber imported in Benelux rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fiber imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of flax fiber, namely Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fiber in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, flax fiber imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging 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 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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