In 2023, Italy led the import of flax yarn in Europe with a volume of 8.0578 million kg, followed by Portugal and France. Notably, Portugal saw a 7.86% increase, while other significant markets like Italy and Belgium experienced reductions of 3.79% and 5.71%, respectively. Germany had a notable decline of 8.8%, paralleling similar decreases in Austria and Poland. Conversely, Luxembourg showed the highest growth at 41.3%, albeit from a smaller base. Interestingly, the UK saw a sharp decline of 23.02%, pointing to significant market adjustments.
Looking forward, potential areas for growth include emerging markets and the diversification of supply chains, particularly within Eastern Europe. Sustainability trends and demand for eco-friendly materials could further drive the rise in flax yarn imports, affecting overall market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Flax Yarn by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 8,057,800 | 2023 | +4.61% | -3.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 5,018,900 | 2023 | +5.72% | +7.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,033,900 | 2023 | -0.76% | -1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,625,000 | 2023 | -4.63% | -5.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 1,247,500 | 2023 | +2.52% | +0.084% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 715,670 | 2023 | -10.28% | -5.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 355,490 | 2023 | -9.4% | -8.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 351,810 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Romania | 321,300 | 2023 | +0.071% | -3.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 147,480 | 2023 | -0.23% | +6.02% | View data |
