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South-Eastern Asia: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian flax, raw or retted market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flax, Raw Or Retted in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, flax, raw or retted production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of flax, raw or retted production was Malaysia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, flax, raw or retted production in Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (X tons), eightfold.

In Malaysia, flax, raw or retted production contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of flax, raw or retted increased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore represented the key exporting country with an export of around X kg, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X kg), generating a X% share of total exports.

Singapore was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax, raw or retted exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2012 to 2021. Indonesia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Singapore (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Indonesia saw its share reduced by -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest flax, raw or retted supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Singapore, flax, raw or retted exports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Indonesia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (-X%).

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of flax, raw or retted were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam was the key importer of flax, raw or retted in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%). Singapore (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to flax, raw or retted imports into Vietnam stood at -X%. At the same time, Singapore (+X%) and Indonesia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Indonesia and Malaysia increased by +X and less than X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports. Singapore lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by less than X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of flax, raw or retted consumption was Vietnam, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, flax, raw or retted consumption in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malaysia, threefold.
Singapore remains the largest flax, raw or retted producing country in South-Eastern Asia, accounting for 77% of total volume. Moreover, flax, raw or retted production in Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia, fourfold.
In value terms, Singapore remains the largest flax, raw or retted supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia $28), with a 0.7% share of total exports.
In value terms, the largest flax, raw or retted importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore, together accounting for 97% of total imports.
In 2020, the flax, raw or retted export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $3,198 per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year.
The flax, raw or retted import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $1,063 per ton in 2020, growing by 19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for flax, raw or retted in South-Eastern Asia. 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:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in South-Eastern Asia, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South-Eastern Asia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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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
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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 THE 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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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 VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Brunei Darussalam
    • Cambodia
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • Myanmar
    • Philippines
    • Singapore
    • Thailand
    • Timor-Leste
    • Vietnam
    • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    8. Exports and Growth, by Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Yield and Growth
    12. Exports and Growth
    13. Export Prices and Growth
    14. Market Size and Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports and Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
    24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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