U.S.: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. flax fiber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable increase. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in the U.S.

In value terms, flax fiber production dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of flax fiber in the United States was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. 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 somewhat 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 harvested area of flax fiber in the United States totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of flax fiber, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Israel amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Israel stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest flax fiber suppliers to the United States were France ($X), Belarus ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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