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Thailand: Flax Fiber Market 2025

Flax Fiber Market Size in Thailand

The Thai flax fiber market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -75.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2018, overseas shipments of flax fiber decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,513%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, exports saw a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,798%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for flax fiber exports from Thailand, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fiber exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Thailand worldwide.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fiber export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 1,631% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2018, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, imports of flax fiber into Thailand dropped significantly to X tons, shrinking by -83.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax fiber imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 257%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main flax fiber supplier to Thailand, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +114.8%.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +139.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Taiwan (Chinese).

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

France constituted the country with the largest volume of flax fiber consumption, accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber consumption in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.
The country with the largest volume of flax fiber production was France, accounting for 75% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium, sevenfold. Belarus ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.4% share.
In value terms, Belgium constituted the largest supplier of flax fiber to Thailand, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan Chinese), with a 24% share of total imports.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates $116) and Hong Kong SAR $60) were the largest markets for flax fiber exported from Thailand worldwide.
In 2018, the average flax fiber export price amounted to $8,000 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.
In 2020, the average flax fiber import price amounted to $6,493 per ton, surging by 85% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fiber market in Thailand. 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 773 - Flax fibre and tow

Country coverage:

  • Thailand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
  • 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 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 EditionPRO
  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. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. 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 EXPORTS
  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)
  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)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  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)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. 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. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: 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, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    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, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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