Benelux: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux flax fiber market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Benelux

In value terms, flax fiber production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Belgium (X tons) remains the largest flax fiber producing country in Benelux, accounting for 93% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Belgium, flax fiber production expanded at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average flax fiber yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 16% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of flax fiber production in Benelux stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the sixth year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of flax fiber, which increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fiber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 4.6% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax fiber exports, with a CAGR of +9.8% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +8.3 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest flax fiber supplier in Benelux, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to +15.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export 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 suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.9%).

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of flax fiber imported in Benelux rose notably to X tons, surging by 11% on the year before. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% 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 +110.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of flax fiber, namely Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.7%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fiber in Benelux, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium stood at +12.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform