Eastern Europe: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European flax fiber market increased by 26% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, flax fiber production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of -2.2%).

The average flax fiber yield declined to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the flax fiber yield remained at a 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 Eastern Europe amounted to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of flax fiber decreased by -36.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 341%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 125%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons), together generating a 28% share of total exports. Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax fiber exports from Belarus stood at +15.0%. At the same time, Latvia (+59.5%), Russia (+38.6%), Ukraine (+11.0%) and Lithuania (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +59.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus, Latvia and Russia increased by +13, +9.4 and +3.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Belarus ($X) and Latvia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 92% of total exports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +77.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of flax fiber, when their volume decreased by -16.3% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +70.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) represented roughly 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), committing a 6.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flax fiber importing markets in Eastern Europe were Lithuania ($X), Poland ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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