Austria: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Austria

After two years of growth, the Austrian flax fiber market decreased by -45.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in Austria

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of flax fiber in Austria rose notably to X kg per ha, growing by 6% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average flax fiber yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of flax fiber were harvested in Austria; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, exports of flax fiber from Austria skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 1,040% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from Austria, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Croatia (X kg), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland totaled +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-30.7% per year) and Croatia (-23.2% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from Austria, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +15.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-19.5% per year) and Croatia (-16.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -57.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 847%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Portugal (+68.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of flax fiber were imported into Austria; standing approx. at the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 107%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main flax fiber supplier to Austria, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +25.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-38.3% per year) and Poland (+751.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Austria, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+3,456.0% per year) and France (-37.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -47.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 228%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+302.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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