In 2023, China led global imports of broken or scutched flax fibre with substantial volume, followed by Belgium and India, albeit with significant differences in their import volumes. Year-on-year variation showed growth in China and India, while key markets like Belgium and Poland experienced declines. Hungary and Japan registered notable drops in import volumes, contrasting with a sharp increase in the United States. Over the past five years, a mixed trend of modest growth and declines was noted across these markets.
Future trends to watch include increased demand from emerging markets, driven by industrial applications and sustainable textile production. Monitoring environmental regulations and trade relationships will be critical for market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Broken or Scutched Flax Fibre by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 142,970,000 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 19,907,000 | 2023 | -1.14% | -1.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 7,930,800 | 2023 | +4.8% | +1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4,744,700 | 2023 | -0.14% | -4.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 4,188,400 | 2023 | -1.05% | -0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2,704,600 | 2023 | -5.74% | -2.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belarus | 956,770 | 2023 | +2.62% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 766,760 | 2023 | +0.72% | -0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 187,630 | 2023 | -25.23% | -11.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Egypt | 175,850 | 2023 | -2.7% | -5.69% | View data |
