Denmark: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Denmark

The Danish flax fiber market contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Denmark

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2022, the average flax fiber yield in Denmark stood at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield showed 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 2022, the harvested area of flax fiber in Denmark was estimated at less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, flax fiber exports from Denmark reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by -59.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from Denmark, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Denmark were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports. Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 163%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 New Zealand (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Denmark

Flax fiber imports into Denmark dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by -65.4% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Denmark, together comprising 67% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +3.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Denmark, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden stood at +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.5% per year) and Hungary (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 112% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 136%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (+30.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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