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Saudi Arabia: Flax Fabric Market 2025

Flax Fabric Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi flax fabric market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 35% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Flax Fabric Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, flax fabric production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. Flax fabric production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, flax fabric exports from Saudi Arabia totaled X tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, flax fabric exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,015% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 259% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for woven fabrics of flax exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +123.1% per year.

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In value terms, flax fabric imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 385% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fabric imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 43% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven fabrics of flax to Saudi Arabia, comprising 433% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 89% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 51% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.6% per year) and France (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flax fabric import price stood at less than $X per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.0%), 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 woven fabrics of flax in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Afghanistan and the United States, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of woven fabrics of flax in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of flax fabric production, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, flax fabric production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of woven fabrics of flax to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of flax fabric to Saudi Arabia, comprising 433% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with an 89% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 28% share.

What is the average export price for woven fabrics of flax in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average flax fabric export price amounted to $16,518 per ton, with a decrease of -14.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for woven fabrics of flax in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average flax fabric import price amounted to $14,548 per ton, jumping by 205% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fabric market in Saudi Arabia. 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:

Prodcom 13201330 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing . .85 % by weight of flax
Prodcom 13201360 - Woven fabrics of flax, containing < .85 % by weight of flax

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024