Belgium: Market for Flax, Tow And Waste 2022

Market Size for Flax, Tow And Waste in Belgium

The Belgian flax, tow and waste market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Flax, tow and waste consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flax, Tow And Waste in Belgium

In value terms, flax, tow and waste production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of flax, tow and waste in Belgium stood at less than X kg per ha in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 Belgium; almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of flax, tow and waste, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of flax, tow and waste exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, the Czech Republic and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for flax, tow and waste exported from Belgium were France ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic and Italy, which together accounted for a further X, 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, tow and waste export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 China (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of flax, tow and waste imported into Belgium skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) was the main flax, tow and waste supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, tow and waste to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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