Romania: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian flax fiber market decreased by -39% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fiber Production in Romania

In value terms, flax fiber production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 268%. Flax fiber production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of flax fiber in Romania totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flax fiber yield increased by +1.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the average flax fiber yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of flax fiber were harvested in Romania; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 158%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the flax fiber harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of flax fiber exported from Romania dropped remarkably to X kg, with a decrease of -98.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,688%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,440%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X kg) and Hungary (X kg) were the main destinations of flax fiber exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of -67.2%).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the key foreign market for flax fiber exports from Romania, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria amounted to -93.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 305% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a slight increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+378.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of flax fiber decreased by -50.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fiber imports to Romania, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest flax fiber suppliers to Romania were Egypt ($X), Belgium ($X) and Belarus ($X), together accounting for 77% of total imports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fiber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 103% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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