Switzerland: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in Switzerland

The Swiss flax, raw or retted market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Flax, raw or retted consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flax, Raw Or Retted in Switzerland

In value terms, flax, raw or retted production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted yield in Switzerland was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of flax, raw or retted production in Switzerland amounted to less than X ha, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, flax, raw or retted exports from Switzerland totaled X tons, picking up by less than X% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for flax, raw or retted exports from Switzerland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for flax, raw or retted exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, overseas purchases of flax, raw or retted increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed modest growth. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a modest increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, flax, raw or retted imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average flax, raw or retted import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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