Hungary: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian flax fiber market dropped notably to $X in 2022, reducing by -43.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in Hungary

In value terms, flax fiber production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

The average yield of flax fiber in Hungary stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate 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 2022, approx. less than X ha of flax fiber were harvested in Hungary; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Hungary

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of flax fiber decreased by -30.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 180%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from Hungary, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lithuania totaled +14.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-3.7% per year) and Italy (+18.3% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from Hungary, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lithuania stood at +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-2.5% per year) and Italy (+19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, approx. X tons of flax fiber were imported into Hungary; waning by -22.5% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Hungary, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fiber imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lithuania totaled +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+12.9% per year) and Italy (+21.6% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Hungary, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lithuania stood at +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+30.1% per year) and Egypt (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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