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New Zealand: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in New Zealand

The New Zealand flax, raw or retted market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a precipitous decrease. Flax, raw or retted consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, overseas shipments of flax, raw or retted increased by X% to X kg, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for flax, raw or retted exports from New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax, raw or retted exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax, raw or retted exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flax, raw or retted export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of flax, raw or retted, when their volume increased by X% to X kg. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X kg) constituted the largest flax, raw or retted supplier to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, flax, raw or retted imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+X%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of flax, raw or retted consumption in 2020 were Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium, together accounting for 81% of global consumption.
Canada remains the largest flax, raw or retted producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, flax, raw or retted production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt, twofold.
In value terms, the UK $744) constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to New Zealand.
In value terms, the United States $318) remains the key foreign market for flax, raw or retted exports from New Zealand, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic $107), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with an 8.5% share.
The average flax, raw or retted export price stood at $33,944 per ton in 2020, falling by -3.4% against the previous year.
The average flax, raw or retted import price stood at $20,789 per ton in 2020, growing by 50% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for flax, raw or retted in New Zealand. 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:

  • FCL 771 - Flax, raw or retted

Country coverage:

  • New Zealand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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