Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands
4. Imports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands

Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds amounted to $13,806 per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds increased by +43.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 66% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $17,391 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($26,066 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($4,424 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 Finland (+147.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds stood at $10,069 per ton in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 419% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $22,017 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($18,298 per ton), while the price for China ($7,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+65.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands

Exports of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds from the Netherlands soared to 9 tons in 2022, growing by 186% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds soared to $126K in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (3522.0 kg)
2. Portugal (2399.0 kg)
3. Belgium (637.0 kg)
4. United Kingdom (394.0 kg)
5. France (333.0 kg)
6. Sweden (277.0 kg)
7. Finland (227.0 kg)
8. Czech Republic (213.0 kg)
9. Austria (186.0 kg)
10. Bosnia and Herzegovina (148.0 kg)
11. Romania (18.0 kg)
12. Hungary (16.0 kg)

Imports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds decreased by -47.6% to 12 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 22 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds dropped markedly to $123K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $230K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Belgium (10.6 tons)
2. Germany (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform