Price for Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland
4. Exports of Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland

Price for Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spuns amounted to $3,283 per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 147%. The import price peaked at $15,667 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($10,951 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($1,650 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+47.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spuns amounted to $3,650 per ton, declining by -66.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 347%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $11,747 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($17,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($1,080 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spuns, when their volume decreased by -48.9% to 65 tons. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 191%.

In value terms, imports of flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spuns shrank dramatically to $213K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $392K, and then fell notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Belgium (46.8 tons)
2. Czech Republic (12.7 tons)
3. Germany (2.5 tons)
4. France (1.1 tons)
5. Egypt (1.0 tons)

Exports of Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun in Switzerland

In 2022, exports of flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spuns from Switzerland soared to 1.6 tons, increasing by 146% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump.

In value terms, exports of flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spuns fell dramatically to $5.7K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage.

Top Export Markets for Flax; Hackled or Otherwise Processed, But Not Spun from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Spain (1096.0 kg)
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina (472.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform