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U.S.: Flax Fabric Market 2025

Flax Fabric Market Size in the U.S.

After ten years of growth, the U.S. flax fabric market decreased by -70.6% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Flax Fabric Production in the U.S.

In value terms, flax fabric production skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Flax fabric production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Flax fabric exports from the United States skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, surging by 316% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fabric exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from the United States, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fabric exports to Guatemala exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Guatemala amounted to +126.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+57.3% per year) and Australia (+214.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven fabrics of flax exports from the United States, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 10% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+46.5% per year) and the UK (+51.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -70.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of woven fabrics of flax were imported into the United States; growing by 10% against the year before. In general, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, flax fabric imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax fabric imports to the United States, together comprising 52% of total imports.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +86.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest flax fabric suppliers to the United States, together comprising 53% of total imports. The UK, China, Turkey, Thailand, France, Belarus and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +39.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flax fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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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?

The country with the largest volume of flax fabric production was China, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, flax fabric production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, fivefold. India ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of woven fabrics of flax to the U.S.?

In value terms, Belgium, Italy and the UK were the largest flax fabric suppliers to the United States, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, China, Belarus, Turkey, Thailand, France and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 40%.

What are the leading importers of woven fabrics of flax from the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for flax fabric exports from the United States, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for woven fabrics of flax in the U.S.?

The average flax fabric export price stood at $17,259 per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for woven fabrics of flax in the U.S.?

The average flax fabric import price stood at $18,900 per ton in 2021, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flax fabric market in the U.S.. 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:

United States

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
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