Sweden: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in Sweden

For the third year in a row, the Swedish flax fiber market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Sweden

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of flax fiber in Sweden amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average flax fiber 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, the total area harvested in terms of flax fiber production in Sweden totaled X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The flax fiber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, imports of flax fiber into Sweden soared to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) was the main supplier of flax fiber to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fiber imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X kg), more than tenfold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, flax fiber import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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