China: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in China

The Chinese flax fiber market expanded notably to $X in 2022, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -12.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in China

In value terms, flax fiber production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of flax fiber in China dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -2.6% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 141%. 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 total area harvested in terms of flax fiber production in China reached X ha, picking up by 3.1% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of flax fiber decreased by -59.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 120%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 208% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from China, together comprising 71% of total exports. Poland, the Philippines, Togo and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +121.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for flax fiber exported from China were Japan ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Togo and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.2%.

Togo, with a CAGR of +1,007.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Togo (+601.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of flax fiber decreased by -7.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to China, together comprising 46% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of -3.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest flax fiber suppliers to China, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +26.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+56.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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