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Ireland: Flax Fabric Market 2025

Flax Fabric Market Size in Ireland

The Irish flax fabric market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 508% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fabric Production in Ireland

In value terms, flax fabric production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of flax were exported from Ireland; with an increase of 128,148% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from Ireland, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fabric exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), tenfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia totaled +63.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+264.8% per year) and South Korea (+110.9% per year).

It was followed by Japan, with a 4.2% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia stood at +65.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+130.5% per year) and Japan (-20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 525% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Morocco ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+175.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of flax were imported into Ireland; standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, flax fabric imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 625%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax fabric to Ireland, accounting for a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fabric imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +35.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+412.3% per year) and Belgium (+14.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of flax to Ireland, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 9.9% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +90.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-17.8% per year) and Thailand (+441.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+153.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for woven fabrics of flax in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Afghanistan and the United States, together accounting for 32% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of woven fabrics of flax in the world?

China remains the largest flax fabric producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, flax fabric production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of woven fabrics of flax to Ireland?

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of flax fabric to Ireland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading importers of woven fabrics of flax from Ireland?

In value terms, Indonesia remains the key foreign market for flax fabric exports from Ireland, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for woven fabrics of flax in Ireland?

The average flax fabric export price stood at $50,486 per ton in 2021, declining by -23.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for woven fabrics of flax in Ireland?

In 2021, the average flax fabric import price amounted to $28,945 per ton, reducing by -9.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fabric market in Ireland. 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

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
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
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024