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Argentina: Market for Flax, Tow And Waste 2022

Market Size for Flax, Tow And Waste in Argentina

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Argentinian flax, tow and waste market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted a significant increase. Flax, tow and waste consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Production of Flax, Tow And Waste in Argentina

In value terms, flax, tow and waste production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Flax, tow and waste production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of flax, tow and waste in Argentina amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. less than X ha of flax, tow and waste were harvested in Argentina; stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of flax, tow and waste decreased by less than X% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X kg) was the main destination for flax, tow and waste exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax, tow and waste exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +X%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax, tow and waste exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax, tow and waste export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+X%).

Imports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of flax, tow and waste decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main flax, tow and waste supplier to Argentina, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, tow and waste to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of flax, tow and waste consumption in 2021 were China, France and Canada, with a combined 77% share of global consumption.
France constituted the country with the largest volume of flax, tow and waste production, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, flax, tow and waste production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 9.2% share.
In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of flax, tow and waste to Argentina.
In value terms, Uruguay $492) remains the key foreign market for flax, tow and waste exports from Argentina, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile $78), with a 13% share of total exports.
The average flax, tow and waste export price stood at $8,400 per ton in 2021, rising by 1.8% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste import price amounted to $1,084 per ton, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for flax, tow and waste in Argentina. 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 774 - Flax tow and waste

Country coverage:

  • Argentina

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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