France: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in France

In 2022, the French flax fiber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in France

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of flax fiber in France stood at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The flax fiber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of flax fiber were harvested in France; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, flax fiber harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of flax fiber, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong 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 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fiber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lithuania, Hong Kong SAR, Tunisia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest flax fiber supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fiber imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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