Norway: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian flax fiber market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in Norway

In value terms, flax fiber production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

The average yield of flax fiber in Norway amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of flax fiber production in Norway amounted to less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Norway

Flax fiber exports from Norway reached X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 165%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, flax fiber exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 412% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from Norway, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +69.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Estonia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Vietnam, Switzerland, Denmark, Lithuania and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +91.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Denmark (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, the amount of flax fiber imported into Norway reduced notably to X tons, which is down by -49.3% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X kg), Belgium (X kg) and Sweden (X kg) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Norway, together comprising 27% of total imports. Turkey, Spain, Bulgaria, France and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest flax fiber suppliers to Norway, with a combined 8.2% share of total imports. Spain, Bulgaria, France, Turkey and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.7%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +22.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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