In 2023, Italy led European imports of flax yarn not packaged for retail sale with a slight year-on-year decrease of 3.45%. Portugal and Bulgaria saw modest increases at 3.46% and 6.8%, respectively. Belgium, France, Germany, and Spain experienced notable declines, with France dropping 13.24%. Conversely, the Netherlands showed impressive growth at 18.7%. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom faced a significant decline of 22.5%, and Slovenia decreased by 28.27%. Lithuania and Latvia remained relatively stable.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the Netherlands, as well as Bulgaria's continued positive performance. Italy remains a dominant importer, though shifts in trade policies or demand may influence its import levels. Additionally, watch for any potential recovery in France, Spain, and Germany's import figures, which have experienced declines.
Top countries in Import of Flax Yarn Not Packaged for Retail Sale by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 8,178,500 | 2023 | +4.63% | -3.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 4,037,000 | 2023 | +9.62% | +3.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 2,140,800 | 2023 | -6.51% | -6.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,453,900 | 2023 | -12.91% | -13.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 1,247,300 | 2023 | +2.53% | +0.084% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 661,450 | 2023 | -11.2% | -6.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czechia | 351,430 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Romania | 305,740 | 2023 | -0.082% | -4.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 278,830 | 2023 | -16.15% | -11.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 150,320 | 2023 | -1.73% | -6.81% | View data |
