Europe: Primary Fiber Crops Market 2025

Primary Fiber Crops Market Size in Europe

The Europe primary fiber crops market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Primary Fiber Crops Production in Europe

In value terms, primary fiber crops production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Primary Fiber Crops Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of fiber crops (primary) were exported in Europe; with a decrease of X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, primary fiber crops exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the key exporter of fiber crops (primary) in Europe, generating X% of total export. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%). Belarus (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary fiber crops supplying countries in Europe were Greece ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Primary Fiber Crops Imports

Imports in Europe

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of fiber crops (primary) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, primary fiber crops imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) was the key importer of fiber crops (primary) in Europe, mixing up X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary fiber crops importing markets in Europe were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Russia, France, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight expansion. As a result, import price attained 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform