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Belgium - Flax, Raw or Retted - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Belgium: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian flax, raw or retted market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Flax, raw or retted consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of flax, raw or retted were exported from Belgium; picking up by X% on 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for flax, raw or retted exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax, raw or retted exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for flax, raw or retted exported from Belgium were France ($X), Egypt ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, purchases abroad of flax, raw or retted increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) was the main supplier of flax, raw or retted to Belgium, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +X%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to Belgium.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average flax, raw or retted import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by less than X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of flax, raw or retted consumption in 2020 were Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium, together comprising 81% of global consumption.
Canada remains the largest flax, raw or retted producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, flax, raw or retted production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt, twofold.
In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to Belgium.
In value terms, the largest markets for flax, raw or retted exported from Belgium were China, the Netherlands and Poland, together accounting for 96% of total exports.
In 2020, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $1,952 per ton, picking up by 110% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average flax, raw or retted import price amounted to $1,775 per ton, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for flax, raw or retted in Belgium. 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 771 - Flax, raw or retted

Country coverage:

  • Belgium

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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 Type
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
    12. Exports and Growth, by Type
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    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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