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Malaysia: Flax Fabric Market 2025

Flax Fabric Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian flax fabric market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fabric Production in Malaysia

In value terms, flax fabric production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of flax were exported from Malaysia; with an increase of 13% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 3,724% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from Malaysia, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fabric exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X kg), with a 6.5% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-32.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of flax exports from Malaysia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 2.3% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-9.8% per year) and India (+195.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of woven fabrics of flax imported into Malaysia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 21% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fabric imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 122%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fabric imports to Malaysia, together comprising 66% of total imports. Italy, Indonesia, Latvia, Singapore, Turkey and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2020 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +34.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of flax to Malaysia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 5.8% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-20.7% per year) and Singapore (+63.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last two years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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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, with a combined 32% share 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. India ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

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

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of flax fabric to Malaysia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.3% share.

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

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for flax fabric exports from Malaysia.

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

In 2021, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $18,266 per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year.

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

In 2021, the average flax fabric import price amounted to $23,300 per ton, growing by 3.3% against the previous year.

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

Malaysia

Data coverage:

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