Northern America: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American flax fiber market decreased by -81.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Production in Northern America

In value terms, flax fiber production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Canada (X tons) remains the largest flax fiber producing country in Northern America, comprising approx. 71% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Canada stood at +3.3%.

In 2022, the average flax fiber yield in Northern America fell slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the flax fiber yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the flax fiber harvested area in Northern America totaled X ha, picking up by 1.7% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, exports of flax fiber in Northern America rose notably to X tons, growing by 9.5% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 166%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the key exporter of flax fiber in Northern America, mixing up 99% of total export.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax fiber exports, with a CAGR of +14.3% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest flax fiber supplier in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +12.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -1.8% per year.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of flax fiber decreased by -68.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 378% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 631% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax fiber imports into the United States stood at +9.5%. At the same time, Canada (+20.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +20.6% from 2012-2022. Canada (+10 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -10.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flax fiber in Northern America, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +10.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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