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Raw or retted, not spun flax market in Eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw or retted, not spun flax in Eastern Asia expanded from 13 000 t in 2018 to 29 347 t in 2023, more than doubling over the period. This sustained growth was primarily fueled by the rising trade in plant extracts, which increased demand for flaxseed as a key raw material for extraction. Supportive policies for green, organic, and geographically indicated agricultural products, introduced in 2022, further stimulated the market by enhancing product quality and brand development.

Market growth accelerated notably in 2021 following the commissioning of large private petrochemical projects, which boosted ethylene output and raised demand for flax in related chemical industry chains. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at around 29 300 t, influenced by a harvest shortfall that affected supply. Concurrently, the expanding global market for flaxseed extracts and growing consumer preference for organic flax continued to underpin demand.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production raw or retted, not spun flax in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw or retted, not spun flax, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw or retted, not spun flax, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Raw or retted, not spun flax production in Eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 20 349 tonnes, marking a substantial 22.6% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 88.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.4%	27.6%	22.6%	23.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw or retted, not spun flax from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020, while the highest was recorded in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 87 times. In 2020, raw or retted, not spun flax exports in Eastern Asia totalled 60 kg, representing a sharp drop of 98.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was 5 219 kg in 2019, and the largest increase was 132.6% in the same year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	132.6%	(98.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea and Indonesia dominated exports in kind, together accounting for 92.6% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Eastern Asia's volume of raw or retted, not spun flax exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 1.3 thousand US dollars, which is 83.7% less year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports decreased by 95.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 64.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(73.4%)	(83.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the structure of exports in value terms was marked by the predominance of Indonesia, which absorbed 71.6% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw or retted, not spun flax to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes dropped to a minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, showing a 217-fold shift. In 2020, raw or retted, not spun flax imports in Eastern Asia reached 51 942 kg, representing a substantial decrease of 19.9% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was 64 873 kg in 2019, and the largest increase was 3 904.5% in the same year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	442.7%	3 904.5%	(19.9%)	458.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, two countries — India and Belgium — concentrated most of imports in kind of raw or retted, not spun flax to Eastern Asia, while other markets were less important individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes hit a trough in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 44-fold gap. In 2020, raw or retted, not spun flax shipments to Eastern Asia from abroad came to 64.7 thousand US dollars, representing a 44.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was 116.2 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase was 2 262.5% in the same year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.8%	2 262.5%	(44.4%)	189.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Belgium and India consistently accounted for 87.8% of total imports in value terms, indicating a high degree of concentration alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io