Scandinavia: Flax Fiber Market 2024

Flax Fiber Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia flax fiber market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed temperate growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Flax Fiber Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, flax fiber production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Finland (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of flax fiber production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, flax fiber production in Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden (X tons), fivefold.

In Finland, flax fiber production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of flax fiber in Scandinavia soared to X tons per ha, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the flax fiber harvested area in Scandinavia amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to flax fiber production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fiber Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of flax fiber decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) represented the major exporter of flax fiber, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Finland (X kg) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax fiber exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Norway (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the largest flax fiber supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Norway stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flax Fiber Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Flax fiber imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flax fiber imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Sweden (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%).

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flax fiber imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Norway (X%) and Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the largest flax fiber importing markets in Scandinavia were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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