China - Flax Fiber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingChina's Flax Fiber Sees 3% Price Surge to $6,474/Ton Following Nine Months of Continuous Growth
China Flax Fiber Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the flax fiber price stood at $6,474 per ton (CIF, China), with an increase of 3.5% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, flax fiber import price increased by +71.7% against September 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in June 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($6,741 per ton), while the price for Russia ($2,626 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Flax Fiber in China (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| France | 4,227 | 4,134 | 4,195 | 4,245 | 4,269 | 4,557 | 4,988 | 5,622 | 6,213 | 6,250 | 6,566 | 7,023 | 6,741 |
| Belgium | 4,464 | 4,437 | 4,497 | 4,537 | 5,126 | 4,520 | 5,932 | 6,592 | 6,903 | 6,870 | 6,949 | 6,451 | 6,389 |
| Egypt | 2,347 | 2,698 | 2,589 | 2,553 | 2,606 | 2,483 | 2,399 | 2,424 | 2,610 | 2,670 | 2,828 | 2,796 | 2,877 |
| Russia | 1,541 | 2,008 | 1,851 | 1,528 | 1,943 | 2,315 | 2,977 | 2,617 | 2,263 | 2,566 | 3,434 | 2,953 | 2,626 |
| Average | 4,183 | 4,041 | 4,020 | 3,770 | 3,922 | 4,119 | 4,755 | 5,154 | 5,460 | 5,816 | 5,952 | 6,256 | 6,474 |
China Flax Fiber Imports
In June 2023, approximately 13K tons of flax fiber were imported into China; picking up by 14% on May 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when imports increased by 65% against the previous month.
In value terms, flax fiber imports skyrocketed to $83M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, imports saw a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when imports increased by 73% against the previous month.
China Flax Fiber Imports by Country
In June 2023, France (10K tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to China, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fiber imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (1.6K tons), sevenfold. Egypt (532 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from France stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (-2.6% per month) and Egypt (+4.4% per month).
In value terms, France ($70M) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to China, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($10M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 1.8% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.3% per month) and Egypt (+6.2% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fiber market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
