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Pakistan: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Pakistan

After two years of growth, the Pakistani flax fiber market decreased by -17.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Flax fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, flax fiber exports from Pakistan amounted to X tons, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -11.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 191%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from Pakistan, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Pakistan worldwide.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 78%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+63.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of flax fiber, when their volume decreased by -13% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 98%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, flax fiber imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Pakistan, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Belgium ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest flax fiber suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +83.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+38.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for flax fiber in the world?

France constituted the country with the largest volume of flax fiber consumption, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber consumption in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.

What are the largest producers of flax fiber in the world?

The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was France, comprising approx. 75% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belarus, with a 4.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of flax fiber to Pakistan?

In value terms, the largest flax fiber suppliers to Pakistan were Belgium, France and the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 90% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of flax fiber from Pakistan?

In value terms, Norway remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from Pakistan.

What is the average export price for flax fiber in Pakistan?

The average flax fiber export price stood at $10,055 per ton in 2020, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for flax fiber in Pakistan?

In 2020, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $2,668 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fiber market in Pakistan. 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 773 - Flax fibre and tow

Country coverage:

Pakistan

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024