Lithuania: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian flax fiber market decreased by -8.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Lithuania

In value terms, flax fiber production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Flax fiber production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of flax fiber in Lithuania rose rapidly to X kg per ha in 2022, with an increase of 5.9% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average flax fiber yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of flax fiber in Lithuania was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flax fiber harvested area increased by +100.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The flax fiber harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of flax fiber, when their volume decreased by -9.4% to X tons. In general, exports, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 401% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from Lithuania, with a combined 55% share of total exports. China, Turkey, Pakistan, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, the UK, Brazil and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +70.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Lithuania worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Spain, Turkey, Pakistan, China, Poland, Brazil, Belgium, Hungary, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +75.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Belgium (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of flax fiber, when their volume decreased by -17.4% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Lithuania, with a combined 84% share of total imports. India, Ukraine, Egypt, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +71.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Lithuania, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+13.7% per year) and India (+103.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform