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United Kingdom: Market for Flax, Raw Or Retted 2022

Market Size for Flax, Raw Or Retted in the UK

In 2021, the UK flax, raw or retted market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Exports from the UK

In 2021, exports of flax, raw or retted from the UK soared to X tons, jumping by X% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for flax, raw or retted exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax, raw or retted exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flax, raw or retted exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Ireland (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flax, Raw Or Retted

Imports into the UK

In 2021, purchases abroad of flax, raw or retted decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flax, raw or retted imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The smallest decline of less than X% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of flax, raw or retted imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flax, raw or retted import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 a decrease of less than X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), 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 flax, raw or retted in the world?

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.

What are the largest producers of flax, raw or retted in the world?

Canada remains the largest flax, raw or retted producing country worldwide, 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.

What are the leading suppliers of flax, raw or retted to the UK?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of flax, raw or retted to the UK.

What are the leading importers of flax, raw or retted from the UK?

In value terms, Kuwait emerged as the key foreign market for flax, raw or retted exports from the UK, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 21% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for flax, raw or retted in the UK?

In 2020, the average flax, raw or retted export price amounted to $18,841 per ton, picking up by 36% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for flax, raw or retted in the UK?

In 2020, the average flax, raw or retted import price amounted to $4,885 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

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

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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. 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