France: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in France

The French flax, raw or retted market contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a sharp curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flax, Raw Or Retted in France

In value terms, flax, raw or retted production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted yield in France amounted to less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, 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 2021, the flax, raw or retted harvested area in France stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of flax, raw or retted were exported from France; remaining constant against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for flax, raw or retted exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China (X tons), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%).

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of flax, raw or retted imported into France skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the main supplier of flax, raw or retted to France, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal (X tons), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest flax, raw or retted suppliers to France were Belgium ($X) and Portugal ($X terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average flax, raw or retted import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (-X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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