France: Flax Fabric Market 2024

Flax Fabric Market Size in France

The French flax fabric market totaled $X in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Flax Fabric Production in France

In value terms, flax fabric production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Flax Fabric Exports

Exports from France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of woven fabrics of flax, which increased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fabric exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X square meters) was the main destination for flax fabric exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, flax fabric exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X square meters), twofold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for flax fabric exported from France were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Tunisia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, the UK, Germany, India, Belgium, Spain, Morocco, Austria, Switzerland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flax fabric export price stood at $X per square meter in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flax Fabric Imports

Imports into France

In 2023, the amount of woven fabrics of flax imported into France skyrocketed to X square meters, growing by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flax fabric imports declined modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and Lithuania (X square meters) were the main suppliers of flax fabric imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hong Kong SAR, Spain, Bulgaria, Turkey, China, the Netherlands, the UK, India and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest flax fabric suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkey, India, Lithuania, Spain, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, China, Portugal and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average flax fabric import price amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform