France: Market for Flax, Tow And Waste 2022

Market Size for Flax, Tow And Waste in France

After two years of growth, the French flax, tow and waste market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flax, Tow And Waste in France

In value terms, flax, tow and waste production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible downturn. Flax, tow and waste production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of flax, tow and waste in France totaled less than X kg per ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020 figures. Overall, the yield recorded 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 total area harvested in terms of flax, tow and waste production in France amounted to less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of flax, tow and waste were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for flax, tow and waste exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax, tow and waste exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax, tow and waste exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flax, Tow And Waste

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of flax, tow and waste into France surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax, tow and waste imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax, tow and waste to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, flax, tow and waste imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Lithuania (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, tow and waste to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Lithuania (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, tow and waste import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 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 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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