In 2024, Italy leads European production of flax woven fabrics, holding 33.63% market share, followed by Portugal with 26.36%, and Lithuania with 22.11%. France, Czechia, and Spain have significantly smaller shares at 4.48%, 4.14%, and 3.97% respectively. The remainder of the market is divided among Belgium (1.72%), Romania (1.07%), Austria (0.88%), and Germany (0.38%).
Notably, in 2023, Portugal showed strong growth (+7.96%), whereas Lithuania and France experienced slight declines (-0.6% and -1.25% respectively). Spain saw a notable contraction of -20.6%, highlighting its decreasing involvement. Both Belgium and Romania saw marginal positive changes at +0.26% and +3.77% respectively.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential growth for Portugal and Italy, driven by an increasing focus on sustainable and high-quality flax production.
- Ongoing challenges in Spain, which may continue to see a declining market share unless significant recovery plans are implemented.
- Strategic efforts in smaller markets like Belgium and Romania to enhance production capacity and improve their market positions.
- The evolution of the market dynamics in response to environmental regulations and innovation in textile manufacturing.
Top countries in Production of Flax Woven Fabrics Share by Country (Square Meters)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 33.63 | 2023 | -9.46% | +4.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 26.36 | 2023 | +6.81% | +7.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 22.11 | 2023 | +2.25% | -0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 4.48 | 2023 | +4.35% | -1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 4.14 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.97 | 2023 | -45.52% | -20.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1.72 | 2023 | -20.96% | +0.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.07 | 2023 | +20.3% | +3.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.88 | 2021 | +30.89% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.38 | 2021 | -9.58% | View data |
