Canada: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Canada

After two years of growth, the Canadian flax fiber market decreased by -9.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Canada

In value terms, flax fiber production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of flax fiber in Canada dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -2.1% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average flax fiber yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of flax fiber in Canada was estimated at X ha, surging by 2.3% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the flax fiber harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, flax fiber exports from Canada expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 10% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 444% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from Canada.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +523.6%).

In value terms, the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Canada were Poland ($X) and the UK ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +245.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 2,712% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Canada

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of flax fiber decreased by -26.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 294% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 273% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Canada, together comprising 93% of total imports. Sweden lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +56.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest flax fiber suppliers to Canada, with a combined 93% share of total imports. Sweden lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 6.4%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +56.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 4.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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