Middle East: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in the Middle East

For the fifth consecutive year, the Middle Eastern flax fiber market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Flax Fiber Production in the Middle East

In value terms, flax fiber production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average yield of flax fiber in the Middle East amounted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 33%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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.

The flax fiber harvested area amounted to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of flax fiber increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 628%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 372%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of flax fiber, creating 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 29% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+43.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +43.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +25 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest flax fiber supplier in the Middle East, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -36.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-6.2%).

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of flax fiber imported in the Middle East rose remarkably to X tons, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), generating a 4.6% share of total imports. Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax fiber imports into Turkey stood at +9.7%. At the same time, Israel (+11.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (+11.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +11.3% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fiber in the Middle East, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +12.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+8.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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