United Kingdom: Flax Fabric Market 2025

Flax Fabric Market Size in the UK

For the eleventh consecutive year, the UK flax fabric market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant increase. Flax fabric consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Flax Fabric Production in the UK

In value terms, flax fabric production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from the UK

For the eleventh year in a row, the UK recorded growth in overseas shipments of woven fabrics of flax, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from the UK, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fabric exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+17.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+96.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of flax exports from the UK, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 5.6% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +69.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+97.8% per year) and India (+36.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +16.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+50.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, the amount of woven fabrics of flax imported into the UK expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by 5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fabric imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +93.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fabric imports to the UK, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Turkey, the Czech Republic, India, Lithuania, Spain, Thailand, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2020 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +182.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flax fabric suppliers to the UK were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Turkey, India, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Thailand, Spain, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +145.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +7.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+46.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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