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GCC: Flax Fabric Market 2024

Flax Fabric Market Size in GCC

In 2022, the GCC flax fabric market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Flax Fabric Production in GCC

In value terms, flax fabric production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 50%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), making up a 14% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the woven fabrics of flax exports, with a CAGR of +406.4% from 2015 to 2022. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United Arab Emirates (+84 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest flax fabric supplier in GCC, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, flax fabric exports decreased by an average annual rate of -19.3% over the period from 2015-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per kg in 2022, surging by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per kg), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per kg.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (-2.9%).

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports in GCC

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of woven fabrics of flax decreased by -7.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,881%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, flax fabric imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) dominates imports structure, together mixing up 83% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) took a 9.2% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bahrain (6%). Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flax fabric importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +29.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per kg, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 65%. The level of import peaked at $X per kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Bahrain ($X per kg) and Qatar ($X per kg), while Oman ($X per kg) and Kuwait ($X per kg) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fabric market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13201330 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing . .85 % by weight of flax
Prodcom 13201360 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing < .85 % by weight of flax

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023