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South Africa: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in South Africa

In 2021, the South African flax, raw or retted market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a significant expansion. Flax, raw or retted consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of flax, raw or retted, when their volume decreased by -X% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X kg), Botswana (X kg) and Swaziland (X kg) were the main destinations of flax, raw or retted exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax, raw or retted exports in Lesotho exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Botswana, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Swaziland (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X), Zambia ($X) and Botswana ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flax, raw or retted exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, flax, raw or retted export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of flax, raw or retted, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of flax, raw or retted to South Africa, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by less than X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of flax, raw or retted consumption in 2020 were Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium, together accounting for 81% of global consumption.
The country with the largest volume of flax, raw or retted production was Canada, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, flax, raw or retted production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt, twofold.
In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to South Africa, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China $444), with a 13% share of total imports.
In value terms, the largest markets for flax, raw or retted exported from South Africa were Lesotho $35), Zambia $21) and Botswana $15), together comprising 95% of total exports.
In 2020, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $3,571 per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year.
The average flax, raw or retted import price stood at $1,449 per ton in 2020, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for flax, raw or retted in South Africa. 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 771 - Flax, raw or retted

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 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

  12. 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

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