Russian Federation: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian flax fiber market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, flax fiber production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Flax fiber production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of flax fiber in Russia totaled X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The flax fiber yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The flax fiber harvested area in Russia was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The flax fiber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas shipments of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from Russia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), eightfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X.3% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 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: Uzbekistan (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, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a pronounced increase. 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 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) was the main supplier of flax fiber to Russia, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Russia.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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