Netherlands: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dutch flax fiber market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 11% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption posted moderate growth. Flax fiber consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Flax Fiber Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, flax fiber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average flax fiber yield in the Netherlands amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The flax fiber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 in the Netherlands stood at X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Flax fiber exports from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 58% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from the Netherlands, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-13.4% per year) and Germany (+46.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from the Netherlands, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-10.9% per year) and Germany (+44.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of flax fiber, which increased by 24% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 368%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fiber imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to the Netherlands, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, flax fiber imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +16.1%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest flax fiber suppliers to the Netherlands.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +4.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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